Sumter High School

2,122 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sumter High School, located at 2580 McCray's Mill Road in Sumter, South Carolina, serves as the primary high school for the Sumter School District. As a large public institution, it is known for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which includes a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-enrollment opportunities, and specialized career and technical education programs. The school is committed to preparing its diverse student body for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or join the military.

Beyond the classroom, Sumter High maintains a robust extracurricular culture, boasting a strong tradition in athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs and organizations. The school is a focal point of the local community, often recognized for its "Fighting Gamecock" spirit and its efforts to foster school pride. With a focus on both academic achievement and character development, the school strives to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages students to become active, responsible, and engaged citizens.

2,122

Total Students

124.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sumter High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	544
Hispanic	156
Black	1,326
Asian	40
Two or More	46
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	6

Black
1,326 (62.5%)
White
544 (25.6%)
Hispanic
156 (7.4%)
Two or More
46 (2.2%)
Asian
40 (1.9%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.3%)
American Indian
4 (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:	Sumter 01
Phone:	(803)481-4480
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,122
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	124.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
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 9 706

Grade 10 589

Grade 11 425

Grade 12 402