High Point Academy Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
MISSION: CULTIVATING LIFELONG LEARNERS IN A STUDENT CENTERED ENVIRONMENT.VISION: TO BE AN EXEMPLARY SCHOOL OF CHOICE FOR ACADEMICALLY MINDED FAMILIES
- Income
- $16.9 million
- Spending
- $16.8 million
- Spent on programs
- 71%
- Reserves
- -14.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 95%
- Employees
- 255
- Volunteers
- 45
- Highest pay
- $144,038, superintendent
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 44 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
2 of 20It owes 83% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 0% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1571% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- $11.9 million spent. HIGH POINT ACADEMY SUPPORTS ALL STUDENTS TO DEVELOP WORLD-CLASS SKILLS THAT MATCH THE PROFILE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GRADUATE. OUR SCHOOL IS CONTINUOUSLY MAKING STRIDES TO BECOME THE PREMIER SCHOOL IN SOUTH CAROLINA. WE PROVIDE A SECURE AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR MORE THAN 1,200 STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH TWELFTH-GRADES. AT HIGH POINT ACADEMY, OUR MISSION IS TO BUILD TOMORROW'S LEADERS TODAY. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS THROUGH A COMMUNITY-CENTERED SCHOOL BUILT ON THE PRINCIPLES OF HONOR, INTEGRITY, AND SERVICE. OUR FOCUS IS ON ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, STEAM EDUCATION, AND PROJECT-BASED LEARNING THROUGH APPLIED INSTRUCTION. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FAMILY AND COMMUNITY, EACH STUDENT IS CHALLENGED TO ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL ACADEMICALLY, SOCIALLY, AND PERSONALLY. WE RECRUIT THE FINEST EDUCATORS AND EMPOWER THEM TO MAKE THE BEST DECISIONS FOR OUR STUDENTS. OUR TEACHERS STRIVE TO EXPAND THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS BY ATTENDING YEAR-ROUND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. THESE PROGRAMS HELP ENHANCE OUR ACADEMIC ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL STUDENTS. COMBINED WITH THIS CONTINUING EDUCATION, OUR TEACHERS LOVE OUR STUDENTS, CHALLENGE THEM TO DEVELOP A STRONG MORAL COMPASS AND FIND CREATIVE WAYS TO REACH EACH STUDENT INDIVIDUALLY. BY DOING THIS, STUDENTS CAN REACH THEIR POTENTIAL AS LIFE-LONG LEARNERS AND SUCCESSFUL COMMUNITY MEMBERS. AS A SCHOOL OF CHOICE, WE PRIDE OURSELVES IN OFFERING A PROGRAM OF LEARNING TO HELP CREATE THE KIND OF SCHOOL WE ALL WISHED WE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND. IN ADDITION TO STANDARD ACADEMIC COURSES, OUR STUDENTS HAVE THE CHANCE TO TAKE A VARIETY OF CLASSES DURING THE SCHOOL DAY INCLUDING PIANO, AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE, SPANISH, CHORUS, MUSIC, THEATER, ART, BAND, DANCE, ROBOTICS, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, WEIGHT TRAINING, STEAM, PLTW, KEYBOARDING, DRIVER'S EDUCATION, PERSONAL FINANCE, AND DUAL CREDIT COLLEGE COURSES BOTH ON AND OFF-CAMPUS. STUDENTS MAY PARTICIPATE IN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES LIKE CLUBS BOTH DURING THE SCHOOL DAY AND AFTER SCHOOL. EXAMPLES INCLUDE NHS, BETA CLUB, GIRLS ON THE RUN, HS ART CLUB, ASL CLUB, THEATER CLUB, 4-H PET PALS, LEGO, AND JUNIOR VET, AND MANY OTHERS. STUDENTS CAN ALSO SHOWCASE THEIR SKILLS IN THEATER PRODUCTIONS, HONOR CHOIR, ART SHOWS, AND COMPETITIONS IN OUR HIGH SCHOOL SKILLS USA CLUB. STUDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO COMPETE IN AREAS OF DYE SUBLIMATION/T-SHIRT DESIGN, ADVERTISING DESIGN, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, TELEVISION (VIDEO) PRODUCTION, MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY, AND A VARIETY OF OTHER AREAS GROUNDED IN CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY CLASSES TAUGHT AT HPA. THE CAREER CLASSES OFFERED IN HIGH SCHOOL LEAD TO CERTIFICATIONS, INTERNSHIPS (SOME PAID), APPRENTICESHIPS, AND CAREERS RIGHT AFTER SCHOOL OR FINDING PART-TIME WORK EITHER WHILE IN HIGH SCHOOL OR AT COLLEGE. STUDENTS CAN COMPLETE A THREE OR FOUR CLASS PROGRAM IN GENERAL MANAGEMENT, BUSINESS INFORMATION MANAGEMENT, GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS, BROADCASTING, MEDIA-TECH, DIGITAL ART & DESIGN, AND DRONE PILOTING. STUDENTS MAY TAKE STATE-APPROVED INDUSTRY CREDENTIALING TESTS UPON COMPLETING THESE PROGRAMS IN ADOBE, QUICKBOOKS CERTIFIED USER, CERTIFIED ASSOCIATE IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT (CAPM), OSHA 10, PRAXIS CORE, AND FAA DRONE PILOTING. ALL PROGRAMS ARE REVIEWED YEARLY BY THE CTE ADVISORY BOARD, WHICH INCLUDES SCHOOL PARTNERS WITH ADIDAS, JOHNSTONE SUPPLY, BOMAR PRINTING, CAROLINA HEATING, AND AIR, SC WORKS, AND THE BENJAMIN FRANKLIN EXPERIENCE. GRADUATES LEAVE WITH A WORKING RESUME THROUGH TALLO, SOFT SKILL TRAINING, AND CAREER-FOCUSED GOALS WITH A PLAN FOR COLLEGE OR THE WORKFORCE. HIGH POINT ACADEMY WORKS DILIGENTLY TO PROVIDE JOB SHADOWING AND INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND COMPANIES. THESE INCLUDE BERT'S AUTOMOTIVE, AUDI, ISRAEL AUTOMOTIVE, ST. LUKE'S FREE MEDICAL CLINIC, AND MIDWAY RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY TO LIST A FEW. BEYOND ACADEMICS, HIGH POINT ACADEMY OFFERS MANY SPORTING OPPORTUNITIES. STUDENTS CAN PARTICIPATE IN WRESTLING, VOLLEYBALL, CROSS COUNTRY, BASKETBALL, SOFTBALL, BASEBALL, SOCCER, AND CHEERLEADING. WE BELIEVE OUR STUDENTS ARE GIFTED AND NEED ONLY THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE THEIR GIFTS TO DEVELOP THE PASSIONS THAT WILL MAKE THEM SUCCESSFUL. WITH EXCEPTIONAL ACADEMIC ART CLASSES AND INNOVATIVE INSTRUCTION, THE POSITIVE IMPACT ON OUR COMMUNITY AND FAMILIES IS TREMENDOUS. OUR SCHOOL IS EXCITED TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF THE STUDENTS WHO CALL HIGH POINT ACADEMY THEIR SCHOOL OF CHOICE. IT IS AN HONOR TO SERVE THEM AND OUR COMMUNITY.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2015.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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