Blacksburg High

Cherokee 01
201 West Ramseur Drive
Blacksburg, SC 29702
482 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Blacksburg High School, located in Blacksburg, South Carolina, serves as a central pillar of the local community within the Cherokee County School District. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development, aiming to prepare its students for both higher education and the modern workforce. By offering a variety of core curriculum classes alongside extracurricular opportunities, the institution strives to support the diverse interests and talents of its student body while maintaining a focus on traditional educational values.

Beyond its academic offerings, Blacksburg High plays a significant role in the social fabric of the town. Through its athletic programs, clubs, and community-oriented initiatives, the school encourages school spirit and civic engagement among its students. As a cornerstone of the 29702 area, Blacksburg High continues to prioritize student growth, seeking to equip its graduates with the essential skills and character necessary to succeed in an ever-evolving world.
482
Total Students
36.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    374 (77.6%)
  • Black
    62 (12.9%)
  • Two or More
    23 (4.8%)
  • Hispanic
    19 (3.9%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Cherokee 01
Phone: (864)206-2378
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 482
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.4
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
Grade 9 128
Grade 10 121
Grade 11 125
Grade 12 108
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Institute of Innovation
Cherokee 01
0 Students
175 Campus Drive
Gaffney, SC 29341 (9.7 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th