Lake City High

Florence 03
652 North Matthews Road
Lake City, SC 29560
492 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Lake City High School, located in Lake City, South Carolina, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local community within the Florence County School District. The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic experience, focusing on preparing students for post-secondary success through a variety of core curriculum offerings, elective courses, and extracurricular activities. By fostering an environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development, the school aims to equip its diverse student body with the skills necessary to excel in a rapidly changing world.

Beyond its classroom instruction, Lake City High School plays a vital role in the social and civic life of the Lake City area. The school frequently serves as a hub for community engagement, hosting athletic events, arts programs, and student-led initiatives that bring residents and families together. Through its commitment to excellence and its focus on creating a supportive atmosphere, the school strives to empower its students to become productive, responsible, and engaged citizens after graduation.
492
Total Students
35.3
Full-Time Teachers
13.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    393 (80.0%)
  • White
    63 (12.8%)
  • Hispanic
    27 (5.5%)
  • Two or More
    7 (1.4%)
  • American Indian
    1 (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: Florence 03
Phone: (843)374-3321
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 492
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.9
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 9 137
Grade 10 129
Grade 11 127
Grade 12 99
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet
Florence 03
385 Students
319 Carlisle Street
Lake City, SC 29560 (1.0 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th