LATTA HIGH SCHOOL
Latta High is a public high school that is part of the Dillon 03 school district, located in Latta, SC with about 497 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 28 teachers, Latta High has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Latta High School, located in Latta, South Carolina, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community within Dillon School District Three. The school is known for fostering a close-knit environment where educators focus on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning directly into the workforce, technical training, or higher education. The campus serves as a central hub for the small town, emphasizing a balance between academic rigor and the development of essential life skills.
Beyond its core curriculum, Latta High School maintains a strong sense of community spirit, particularly through its extracurricular programs and athletic teams, often referred to as the "Vikings." The school is frequently recognized for its dedicated faculty and its commitment to student growth, leveraging the advantages of a smaller school setting to provide more personalized attention. By bridging traditional academic standards with community-focused initiatives, Latta High strives to ensure that its graduates are well-equipped to contribute positively to the broader South Carolina region.
For more information, contact Latta High at (843) 752-5751 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Latta, SC 29565
(843) 752-5751
LATTA HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Latta, SC with about 497 enrolled students. See other public high schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Dillon 03
- Total Students:
- 497
- Teachers:
- 28.5
- 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 497 students
- White
- 61.4%
- Black or African American
- 30.6%
- Two or more races
- 4.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.4%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.7%
- Male
- 50.3%
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.