Calhoun County High

150 Saints Avenue
St. Matthews, SC 29135

397 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Calhoun County High School, located at 150 Saints Avenue in St. Matthews, South Carolina, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Calhoun County School District. As a central hub for the local community, the school is dedicated to preparing students for post-secondary success by fostering an environment that emphasizes academic rigor, personal responsibility, and character development. The school’s athletic teams, known as the "Saints," play a significant role in promoting school spirit and community engagement throughout the region.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Calhoun County High offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities designed to help students explore their interests and develop leadership skills. By providing a blend of traditional classroom instruction and supportive student services, the school aims to bridge the gap between high school graduation and future career or collegiate paths. The institution remains a focal point for families in St. Matthews, reflecting the district’s ongoing commitment to improving student outcomes and maintaining strong ties with the local community.

397

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Calhoun County High
Demographic	Student Count
White	90
Hispanic	44
Black	260
Two or More	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
260 (65.5%)
White
90 (22.7%)
Hispanic
44 (11.1%)
Two or More
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Calhoun 01
Phone:	(803)874-3071
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	397
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
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 99

Grade 10 107

Grade 11 101

Grade 12 90