Academics

Strong Foundations And Even Brighter Futures.

At Greenville Technical Charter High School, academics are about more than grades. Our mastery-based model, dual enrollment partnerships, and real-world learning experiences work together to prepare students for life beyond college, instilling in them leadership skills, a sense of purpose, and a lifelong growth mindset.

Setting the Bar

GTCHS remains a model for innovation in public charter education:

First South Carolina High School Recipient of the National Jefferson Award for community service (2016)
Nationally recognized as a Model Charter High School by Building Hope, a nonprofit organization committed to supporting and expanding high-quality K–12 charter schools across the country
First Public Charter School to receive National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
First Public Charter School to receive Palmetto’s Finest

ACT Average

22.1 (exceeds state and national average)

SAT Average

1144 (the ninth highest in SC and exceeds all local schools)

College Success rate

90% pass rate for college classes (compare to AP local pass rate of 59% with the highest Greenville County school being 74% and the local private schools reporting 81%)

What Parents & Students Say

When families choose GTCHS, they’re joining a community rooted in high expectations, shared responsibility, and student growth.

GTCHS sets ambitious goals

92% of families say GTCHS sets ambitious goals for all students, helping them rise to their potential both in and beyond the classroom.

GTCHS teachers actively encourage their children

90% of parents say GTCHS teachers actively encourage their children to learn and grow daily.

Their child feels safe at GTCHS

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93% of parents report that their child feels safe at GTCHS, laying the foundation for academic challenge, risk-taking, and personal growth.

Advancing Our Students Academically

Our model aligns high school and college curricula through a true dual enrollment experience, not just AP classes or exam-based credit. GTCHS follows a mastery-based learning model, requiring students to earn a minimum grade of 75 to receive credit for both high school and college courses.

84%

84% of GTCHS students

take at least one college course before graduation

50%

More than half of seniors

graduate with 24 or more college credits (equivalent to a full year or more of college already completed).

92%

92% of GTCHS graduates

enroll in a two- or four-year college, many entering with sophomore standing