Ware Shoals High

Greenwood 51
56 South Greenwood Avenue
Ware Shoals, SC 29692
265 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Ware Shoals High School, located in the small town of Ware Shoals, South Carolina, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. As a public school within the Ware Shoals School District 51, it maintains a close-knit environment typical of rural districts, focusing on preparing students for post-secondary success through a blend of academic coursework and extracurricular engagement. The school is known for being a central hub for community spirit, with its athletics and local events playing a significant role in the daily life of the town’s residents.

Academically and socially, the school emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where students have the opportunity to participate in various clubs, sports teams, and vocational programs. By maintaining a smaller student body, Ware Shoals High is able to foster stronger student-teacher relationships, allowing for a more personalized approach to education. Ultimately, the school serves as a vital foundation for the youth of the region, balancing the requirements of state curriculum standards with the unique character and traditions of the Ware Shoals area.
265
Total Students
21.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    179 (67.5%)
  • Black
    50 (18.9%)
  • Two or More
    19 (7.2%)
  • Hispanic
    16 (6.0%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4%)
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: Greenwood 51
Phone: (864)456-7923
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 265
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.6
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 72
Grade 10 68
Grade 11 54
Grade 12 71
Gender Ratio
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