Laurens District 55 High

Laurens 55
5058 Highway 76 West
Laurens, SC 29360
1,434 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Laurens District 55 High School, located in Laurens, South Carolina, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the surrounding community. As the flagship high school for Laurens County School District 55, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether through higher education, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce. The campus serves a diverse student body, fostering an environment that balances rigorous curriculum standards with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school plays a central role in the civic and social life of Laurens. By emphasizing character development and community involvement, Laurens District 55 High strives to equip its students with the skills necessary to become productive citizens. The school is supported by district initiatives that focus on continuous improvement, ensuring that facilities and technological resources are utilized to meet the evolving needs of 21st-century learners. Through its dedication to both scholastic achievement and student well-being, the institution remains a cornerstone of the regional educational landscape.
1,434
Total Students
123.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    697 (48.6%)
  • Black
    413 (28.8%)
  • Hispanic
    273 (19.0%)
  • Two or More
    44 (3.1%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.3%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    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: Laurens 55
Phone: (864)682-3151
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,434
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 123.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.7
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 9 418
Grade 10 383
Grade 11 326
Grade 12 307
Gender Ratio