Emerald High

887 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Emerald High School, located in Greenwood, South Carolina, is a prominent public secondary institution serving the local community. Situated on Bypass 225, the school operates under the jurisdiction of Greenwood School District 50. It is known for providing a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics, performing arts programs, and various student-led clubs, all aimed at fostering student growth and school spirit.

Beyond its academic offerings, Emerald High serves as a significant hub for the Greenwood community, emphasizing the development of college and career readiness for its student body. The school facilities are designed to support a modern learning environment, balancing traditional classroom instruction with technical and creative pursuits. By maintaining a focus on both academic achievement and civic engagement, the school plays a central role in preparing its students for success in higher education and the professional workforce.

887

Total Students

53.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Emerald High
Demographic	Student Count
White	335
Hispanic	138
Black	367
Asian	4
Two or More	31
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	2

Black
367 (41.4%)
White
335 (37.8%)
Hispanic
138 (15.6%)
Two or More
31 (3.5%)
American Indian
10 (1.1%)
Asian
4 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

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:	Greenwood 50
Phone:	(864)941-5730
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	887
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
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 9 229

Grade 10 239

Grade 11 212

Grade 12 207