DENMARK OLAR HIGH SCHOOL
Denmark Olar High is a public high school with about 165 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 22 teachers, Denmark Olar High has a student/teacher ratio of about 7:1. 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.
Denmark-Olar High School, located at 197 Viking Circle in Denmark, South Carolina, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Denmark-Olar School District. As a small, rural public school, it operates as a hub for the local community, providing academic instruction, extracurricular activities, and athletic programs for students in the surrounding area. The school prides itself on its "Viking" spirit, striving to foster a supportive learning environment that prepares students for post-secondary education and career readiness despite the challenges often faced by rural school districts.
The school is an integral part of the local community, emphasizing student development through a combination of core curriculum, vocational opportunities, and community engagement. Because the district serves a relatively small population, Denmark-Olar High often focuses on building close-knit relationships between faculty and students to improve graduation rates and student achievement. By maintaining its commitment to the success of its students, the institution works to provide the necessary resources and guidance to help the youth of Denmark, South Carolina, achieve their academic and professional goals.
For more information, contact Denmark Olar High at (803) 793-3307 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Denmark, SC 29042
(803) 793-3307
DENMARK OLAR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Denmark, SC with about 165 enrolled students. See other public high schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 165
- Teachers:
- 22
- 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
* 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 165 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DENMARK OLAR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 94% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 93.9%
- Two or more races
- 2.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.8%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- White
- 0.6%
- Female
- 52.7%
- Male
- 47.3%
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.