Latta High

618 North Richardson Street
Latta, SC 29565

422 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Latta High School, located in Latta, South Carolina, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community within Dillon School District Three. The school is known for fostering a close-knit environment where educators focus on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning directly into the workforce, technical training, or higher education. The campus serves as a central hub for the small town, emphasizing a balance between academic rigor and the development of essential life skills.

Beyond its core curriculum, Latta High School maintains a strong sense of community spirit, particularly through its extracurricular programs and athletic teams, often referred to as the "Vikings." The school is frequently recognized for its dedicated faculty and its commitment to student growth, leveraging the advantages of a smaller school setting to provide more personalized attention. By bridging traditional academic standards with community-focused initiatives, Latta High strives to ensure that its graduates are well-equipped to contribute positively to the broader South Carolina region.

422

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Latta High
Demographic	Student Count
White	237
Hispanic	19
Black	139
Asian	1
Two or More	18
American Indian	8

White
237 (56.2%)
Black
139 (32.9%)
Hispanic
19 (4.5%)
Two or More
18 (4.3%)
American Indian
8 (1.9%)
Asian
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:	Dillon 03
Phone:	(843)752-5751
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	422
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
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 9 146

Grade 10 95

Grade 11 79

Grade 12 102