SUMMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
Summerville High is a public high school that is part of the Dorchester 02 school district, located in Summerville, SC with about 3,077 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 168 teachers, Summerville High has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
Summerville High School, located on Boone Hill Road in Summerville, South Carolina, is a prominent institution within the Dorchester School District Two. As one of the largest and most established high schools in the region, it serves a diverse student body and is well-known for its deep roots in the local community. The school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a wide array of extracurricular activities, ranging from competitive athletics to various clubs and performing arts programs, all designed to foster student growth both inside and outside the classroom.
The school is widely recognized for its "Green Wave" spirit and long-standing tradition of excellence in high school sports, which frequently brings the community together. Beyond athletics, Summerville High places a strong emphasis on preparing its students for post-secondary success, providing resources and pathways that support college readiness and career development. With its strategic location in the growing Summerville area, the school remains a focal point of the district, balancing a historical legacy of academic achievement with modern educational approaches to meet the needs of its students.
For more information, contact Summerville High at (843) 873-6460 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-6460
SUMMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Summerville, SC with about 3,077 enrolled students. See other public high schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Dorchester 02
- Total Students:
- 3,077
- Teachers:
- 168.6
- 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 3,077 students
- White
- 59.6%
- Black or African American
- 28.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.1%
- Two or more races
- 4.6%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 50.1%
- Male
- 49.9%
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.