W.J. Keenan High

361 Pisgah Church Road
Columbia, SC 29203

675 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

W.J. Keenan High School, located in Columbia, South Carolina, is a public secondary school serving the Richland School District Two community. Named after William J. Keenan, a dedicated educator and community leader, the school has long been a focal point for academic and extracurricular development in the North Columbia area. The campus provides a comprehensive high school experience, offering a range of core academic courses, elective programs, and athletic opportunities designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and the workforce.

The school is well-known for its vibrant school spirit and strong community involvement. W.J. Keenan places a significant emphasis on cultivating well-rounded students, encouraging participation in various clubs, organizations, and sports teams, such as their historically competitive basketball program. By fostering a supportive learning environment, the school aims to instill values of leadership, resilience, and academic excellence in its student body, striving to empower them to become productive and engaged citizens within their community and beyond.

675

Total Students

53.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for W.J. Keenan High
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	34
Black	610
Asian	1
Two or More	20

Black
610 (90.4%)
Hispanic
34 (5.0%)
Two or More
20 (3.0%)
White
10 (1.5%)
Asian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Richland 01
Phone:	(803)714-2500
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	675
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 9 219

Grade 10 177

Grade 11 141

Grade 12 138