Wren High

1,252 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Wren High School, located in Piedmont, South Carolina, is a prominent public high school serving the surrounding community as part of the Anderson School District One. Known for its strong commitment to both academic excellence and extracurricular engagement, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success. It maintains a reputation for fostering a supportive learning environment, where faculty work closely with students to meet diverse educational needs through a blend of traditional instruction, advanced placement opportunities, and elective pathways.

Beyond the classroom, Wren High is widely recognized for its robust athletics program and active student life. The "Hurricanes" are a significant point of local pride, with the school’s athletic teams and arts programs often serving as a focal point for community spirit and involvement. By balancing a rigorous academic culture with meaningful opportunities for personal development and team-building, Wren High strives to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are prepared to contribute positively to their community.

1,252

Total Students

70.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wren High
Demographic	Student Count
White	985
Hispanic	98
Black	101
Asian	19
Two or More	48
American Indian	1

White
985 (78.7%)
Black
101 (8.1%)
Hispanic
98 (7.8%)
Two or More
48 (3.8%)
Asian
19 (1.5%)
American Indian
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:	Anderson 01
Phone:	(864)850-5900
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,252
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
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 9 324

Grade 10 347

Grade 11 279

Grade 12 302