Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts

10 Bus Drive
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

496 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts (HHISCA) is a public magnet elementary school (grades PK–5) located on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. As a designated Arts Integration school, the campus distinguishes itself by weaving creative disciplines—such as dance, drama, music, and visual arts—directly into the core academic curriculum. The school’s philosophy centers on the belief that artistic engagement fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and a deeper connection to traditional subjects like math, science, and literacy.

Beyond its focus on academic and artistic excellence, the school is known for its vibrant, inclusive culture and strong community involvement. HHISCA provides a specialized environment where students are encouraged to express themselves and develop their talents through frequent performances, showcases, and collaborative projects. By prioritizing both rigorous standards and creative expression, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to succeed in a diverse and evolving world.

496

Total Students

50.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts
Demographic	Student Count
White	147
Hispanic	243
Black	81
Two or More	24
American Indian	1

Hispanic
243 (49.0%)
White
147 (29.6%)
Black
81 (16.3%)
Two or More
24 (4.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Beaufort 01
Phone:	(843)342-4380
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	496
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 1

Kindergarten 1

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 109

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 113