The Island Academy of Hilton Head prides itself on being more than a school – it’s a community for creativity, empowerment and imagination. The rigorous academic standards of the school’s curriculum exceed traditional benchmarks, while the unique project-driven approach the staff employs creates a learning environment unlike any other. With close guidance from teachers, thanks to a 1-to-8 teacher-to-student ratio, students help set their own learning goals, pursuing them in an experiential, hands-on way. The result is a wellrounded, academically-focused student with deep, practical knowledge and a life-long love of learning.