BLACKSBURG HIGH SCHOOL
Blacksburg High is a public high school that is part of the Cherokee 01 school district, located in Blacksburg, SC with about 552 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 36 teachers, Blacksburg High has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Blacksburg High School, located in Blacksburg, South Carolina, serves as a central pillar of the local community within the Cherokee County School District. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development, aiming to prepare its students for both higher education and the modern workforce. By offering a variety of core curriculum classes alongside extracurricular opportunities, the institution strives to support the diverse interests and talents of its student body while maintaining a focus on traditional educational values.
Beyond its academic offerings, Blacksburg High plays a significant role in the social fabric of the town. Through its athletic programs, clubs, and community-oriented initiatives, the school encourages school spirit and civic engagement among its students. As a cornerstone of the 29702 area, Blacksburg High continues to prioritize student growth, seeking to equip its graduates with the essential skills and character necessary to succeed in an ever-evolving world.
For more information, contact Blacksburg High at (864) 206-2378 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Blacksburg, SC 29702
(864) 206-2378
BLACKSBURG HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Blacksburg, SC with about 552 enrolled students. See other public high schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Cherokee 01
- Total Students:
- 552
- Teachers:
- 36.6
- 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 552 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BLACKSBURG HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.
- White
- 83.9%
- Black or African American
- 13.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.7%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Female
- 48.4%
- Male
- 51.6%
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.