COLLETON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Colleton County High is a public high school that is part of the Colleton 01 school district, located in Walterboro, SC with about 1,607 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 99 teachers, Colleton County 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.
Colleton County High School, located in Walterboro, South Carolina, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Colleton County School District. Situated on Cougar Nation Drive, the school functions as a hub for the community's youth, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. As the district’s sole high school, it serves a diverse student body, fostering an environment centered around the "Cougar" mascot and school spirit, which plays a central role in the campus culture and local athletic community.
Beyond its core academic programs, Colleton County High School emphasizes extracurricular engagement, including sports, arts, and various student organizations that aim to develop well-rounded individuals. The school is committed to improving student outcomes through various district initiatives, focusing on academic rigor, career and technical education (CTE) pathways, and building strong relationships between faculty, students, and the broader Walterboro community.
For more information, contact Colleton County High at (843) 782-0031 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 782-0031
COLLETON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Walterboro, SC with about 1,607 enrolled students. See other public high schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Colleton 01
- Total Students:
- 1,607
- Teachers:
- 99
- 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 1,607 students
- Black or African American
- 48.3%
- White
- 44.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.1%
- Two or more races
- 2.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.2%
- Male
- 51.8%
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.