GREAT FALLS HIGH SCHOOL

Great Falls High is a public high school that is part of the Chester 01 school district, located in Great Falls, SC with about 368 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 33 teachers, Great Falls High has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Great Falls High School, located at 409 Sunset Avenue in Great Falls, South Carolina, serves as a central pillar of the local community. As a part of the Chester County School District, the school provides educational services to students in the area, focusing on academic development, extracurricular involvement, and college and career readiness. The school is known for its role in fostering a close-knit environment where staff and faculty work to support the unique needs of the student body within a smaller, personalized academic setting.

Beyond the classroom, Great Falls High is deeply connected to the identity of the town of Great Falls. The school promotes school spirit and community engagement through various athletic programs and student organizations, which often serve as focal points for local events. By balancing core curriculum requirements with opportunities for personal growth, the school aims to prepare its graduates for success in post-secondary education or the workforce, while maintaining a strong tradition of pride among students, alumni, and town residents.

For more information, contact Great Falls High at (803) 482-2210 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

409 Sunset Avenue
Great Falls, SC 29055
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GREAT FALLS HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Great Falls, SC with about 368 enrolled students. See other public high schools in South Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Chester 01
Total Students:
368
Teachers:
33
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
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
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 368 students

White
60.1%
Black or African American
34.5%
Two or more races
4.6%
Hispanic/Latino
0.5%
Asian
0.3%

Female
52.2%
Male
47.8%

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.