POWDERSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
Powdersville High is a public high school that is part of the Anderson 01 school district, located in Greenville, SC with about 889 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 42 teachers, Powdersville High has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.
Powdersville High School, located in Greenville, South Carolina, is a prominent public high school serving the Powdersville community within the Anderson School District One. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school offers a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success through a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-enrollment opportunities, and comprehensive college and career readiness programs. The campus culture is heavily focused on fostering a supportive environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while building meaningful relationships with faculty and peers.
Beyond the classroom, Powdersville High maintains a vibrant extracurricular atmosphere, boasting a successful athletics program and a wide array of student organizations and clubs. The school takes great pride in its "Patriot" spirit, often rallying the community around its competitive sports teams and performing arts productions. By balancing high academic standards with active student engagement and community involvement, Powdersville High School strives to cultivate well-rounded, responsible citizens who are ready to make a positive impact after graduation.
For more information, contact Powdersville High at (864) 312-5641 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 312-5641
POWDERSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Greenville, SC with about 889 enrolled students. See other public high schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Anderson 01
- Total Students:
- 889
- Teachers:
- 42.8
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 889 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending POWDERSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.
- White
- 78.9%
- Black or African American
- 7.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.4%
- Two or more races
- 3.7%
- Asian
- 3.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 46.8%
- Male
- 53.2%
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.