WOODLAND HIGH SCHOOL

Woodland High is a public high school that is part of the Dorchester 04 school district, located in Dorchester, SC with about 679 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 46 teachers, Woodland High has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Woodland High School, located in Dorchester, South Carolina, serves as a central educational hub for the local community within the Dorchester School District Four. Situated along Highway 78, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school emphasizes a blend of traditional curriculum and extracurricular opportunities, aiming to foster both intellectual growth and personal character development among its diverse student body.

Beyond the classroom, Woodland High plays an integral role in the social fabric of the Dorchester area. The school actively encourages student engagement through a variety of sports, clubs, and service-oriented activities, which help cultivate school spirit and community involvement. By focusing on fostering a supportive environment, the faculty and staff work to ensure that students are equipped with the necessary skills and values to contribute positively to their community and the broader world upon graduation.

For more information, contact Woodland High at (843) 563-5956 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4128 Highway 78
Dorchester, SC 29437
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WOODLAND HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Dorchester, SC with about 679 enrolled students. See other public high schools in South Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Dorchester 04
Total Students:
679
Teachers:
46
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 679 students

Black or African American
47.9%
White
42.0%
Two or more races
4.6%
Hispanic/Latino
3.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.0%
Asian
0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
47.3%
Male
52.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.