Nonprofit · EIN 90-0970217
HIGH POINT ACADEMY INC
Tax-exempt · SPARTANBURG, SC 29303
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $16,836,644 | $16,413,349 | $423,295 | $32,953,402 | $26,834,445 | $6,118,957 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $16,932,368 | $16,779,761 | $152,607 | $33,252,881 | $27,557,219 | $5,695,662 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $15,867,455
- of which government grants
- $15,843,125
- Program service revenue
- $461,436
- Investment income
- $300,207
- Net rental income
- $207,546
- Other revenue
- $207,546
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $141,186
- Other salaries and wages
- $7,476,335
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $11,302,010
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $91,938
- Accounting fees
- $13,500
- Occupancy
- $628,028
- Travel
- $5,762
- Depreciation
- $621,806
- Program services (functional)
- $10,257,030
- Management and general (functional)
- $6,156,319
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $33,252,881
- Total assets, end of year
- $32,953,402
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $26,834,445
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,118,957
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $24,803,338
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,476,947
- Gross receipts
- $16,836,644
- Employees
- 235
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 2013
- State of legal domicile
- SC
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN SHERMAN | SUPERINTENDE Officer | 50 | $141,186 |
| TEKA BENSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SARAH HOCK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MATT NESTBERG | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| NICOLE OWENS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GENNA JO PARKER | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JOSH PURSER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TERSEA ROLLINS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KYLE WALTZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DEBBIE WRIGHT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN SHERMAN | SUPERINTENDE Officer | 50 | $137,443 | $6,595 |
| TEKA BENSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH HOCK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT NESTBERG | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GENNA JO PARKER | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PJ PERTELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH PURSER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TERSEA ROLLINS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KYLE WALTZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBBIE WRIGHT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6655 POTTERY RD, SPARTANBURG, SC 29303-6715
- In care of
- % CHRISTINA JUNKINS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BRIAN SHERMAN, 6655 POTTERY ROAD, SPARTANBURG, SC 29303
- Signed the 990
- TERSEA ROLLINS, TREASURER
- Phone
- (864) 316-9788
- Website
- WWW.HPASPARTANBURG.COM
- Return prepared by
- COPPER ADVISORS
Mission
MISSION: CULTIVATING LIFELONG LEARNERS IN A STUDENT CENTERED ENVIRONMENT. VISION: TO BE AN EXEMPLARY SCHOOL OF CHOICE FOR ACADEMICALLY MINDED FAMILIES.
Program accomplishments
- HIGH POINT ACADEMY SUPORPORTS 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 TWELFTHGRADES. AT HIGH POINT ACADEMY, OUR MISSION IS TO BUILD TOMORROW'S LEADERS TODAY. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS THROUGH A COMMUNITYCENTERED SCHOOL BUILT ON THE PRINCIPLES OF HONOR, INTEGRITY, AND SERVICE. OUR FOCUS IS ON ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, STEAM EDUCATION, AND PROJECTBASED 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 YEARROUND 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 LIFELONG 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 OFFCAMPUS. 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, 4H 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/TSHIRT 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 PARTTIME 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, MEDIATECH, DIGITAL ART & DESIGN, AND DRONE PILOTING. STUDENTS MAY TAKE STATEAPPROVED 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 CAREERFOCUSED 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.Expenses $10,257,030 · revenue $485,766
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 90-0970217
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B29)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $32,953,402
- Income (IRS master file)
- $16,836,644
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $16,836,644 | $16,413,349 | $32,953,402 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $16,932,368 | $16,779,761 | $33,252,881 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $16,893,091 | $16,502,758 | $33,424,338 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $17,137,634 | $16,205,380 | $33,724,811 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.
Questions about HIGH POINT ACADEMY INC
- What is the EIN of HIGH POINT ACADEMY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HIGH POINT ACADEMY INC is 90-0970217.
- Is HIGH POINT ACADEMY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to HIGH POINT ACADEMY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HIGH POINT ACADEMY INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of HIGH POINT ACADEMY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did HIGH POINT ACADEMY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of HIGH POINT ACADEMY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names BRIAN SHERMAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of HIGH POINT ACADEMY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $141,186 (BRIAN SHERMAN, SUPERINTENDE).
- How much revenue does HIGH POINT ACADEMY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $16,836,644, expenses of $16,413,349 and total assets of $32,953,402 at year end.
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