Andrew Jackson High

Lancaster 01
6925 Kershaw-Camden Highway
Kershaw, SC 29067
557 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Andrew Jackson High School, located in Kershaw, South Carolina, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding community within the Lancaster County School District. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience, offering a range of core curriculum courses alongside various extracurricular activities, athletics, and career-readiness programs designed to prepare students for life after graduation. Its location on Kershaw-Camden Highway positions it as a key institution for rural students in the region, fostering a close-knit environment where faculty and staff focus on student growth and community engagement.

Beyond its standard academic offerings, Andrew Jackson High emphasizes a culture of school spirit and development, often highlighting the accomplishments of its sports teams and student organizations. The school aims to balance traditional educational values with the evolving needs of its student body, ensuring that learners have access to the resources necessary for both college and career pursuits. By maintaining a focus on character development and academic rigor, the school plays a vital role in the long-term success and identity of the Kershaw community.
557
Total Students
48.7
Full-Time Teachers
11.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    375 (67.3%)
  • Black
    127 (22.8%)
  • Two or More
    33 (5.9%)
  • Hispanic
    19 (3.4%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.5%)
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: Lancaster 01
Phone: (803)475-2381
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 557
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 48.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.4
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 9 156
Grade 10 162
Grade 11 120
Grade 12 119
Gender Ratio