LAKE CITY HIGH SCHOOL
Lake City High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Florence 03 school district, located in Lake City, SC with about 900 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 65 teachers, Lake City High has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Lake City High School, located in Lake City, South Carolina, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local community within the Florence County School District. The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic experience, focusing on preparing students for post-secondary success through a variety of core curriculum offerings, elective courses, and extracurricular activities. By fostering an environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development, the school aims to equip its diverse student body with the skills necessary to excel in a rapidly changing world.
Beyond its classroom instruction, Lake City High School plays a vital role in the social and civic life of the Lake City area. The school frequently serves as a hub for community engagement, hosting athletic events, arts programs, and student-led initiatives that bring residents and families together. Through its commitment to excellence and its focus on creating a supportive atmosphere, the school strives to empower its students to become productive, responsible, and engaged citizens after graduation.
For more information, contact Lake City High at (843) 374-5119 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-5119
LAKE CITY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lake City, SC with about 900 enrolled students. See other public high schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Florence 03
- Total Students:
- 900
- Teachers:
- 65.2
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 900 students
- Black or African American
- 69.8%
- White
- 23.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.7%
- Two or more races
- 1.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Asian
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.0%
- Male
- 52.0%
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.