WANDO HIGH SCHOOL
Wando High is a public high school that is part of the Charleston 01 school district, located in Mt. Pleasant, SC with about 3,997 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 240 teachers, Wando High has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Wando High School, located in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, is a large, comprehensive public secondary school serving the Charleston County School District. As one of the largest high schools in the state, Wando is widely recognized for its robust academic environment, offering a diverse array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-enrollment opportunities, and specialized career and technical education (CTE) programs. The school is situated on a sprawling, modern campus designed to accommodate a high volume of students while providing facilities that support both traditional classroom learning and hands-on skill development.
Beyond academics, Wando High School boasts a highly competitive extracurricular culture, particularly in athletics and the performing arts. The "Warriors" are well-known for their strong sports programs and an award-winning band and fine arts department that frequently earn state and regional accolades. With a strong emphasis on school spirit and student engagement, the school fosters a dynamic community where students are encouraged to balance rigorous scholarly pursuits with extensive involvement in clubs, arts, and competitive sports, preparing them for success in higher education and the professional workforce.
For more information, contact Wando High at (843) 881-8200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 881-8200
WANDO HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Mt. Pleasant, SC with about 3,997 enrolled students. See other public high schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Charleston 01
- Total Students:
- 3,997
- Teachers:
- 240.3
- 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 3,997 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WANDO HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.
- White
- 80.8%
- Black or African American
- 11.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.1%
- Two or more races
- 2.4%
- Asian
- 1.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
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.