WARE SHOALS HIGH SCHOOL

Ware Shoals High is a public high school that is part of the Greenwood 51 school district, located in Ware Shoals, SC with about 256 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 20 teachers, Ware Shoals High has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Ware Shoals High School, located in the small town of Ware Shoals, South Carolina, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. As a public school within the Ware Shoals School District 51, it maintains a close-knit environment typical of rural districts, focusing on preparing students for post-secondary success through a blend of academic coursework and extracurricular engagement. The school is known for being a central hub for community spirit, with its athletics and local events playing a significant role in the daily life of the town’s residents.

Academically and socially, the school emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where students have the opportunity to participate in various clubs, sports teams, and vocational programs. By maintaining a smaller student body, Ware Shoals High is able to foster stronger student-teacher relationships, allowing for a more personalized approach to education. Ultimately, the school serves as a vital foundation for the youth of the region, balancing the requirements of state curriculum standards with the unique character and traditions of the Ware Shoals area.

For more information, contact Ware Shoals High at (864) 456-7923 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

56 South Greenwood Avenue
Ware Shoals, SC 29692
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WARE SHOALS HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Ware Shoals, SC with about 256 enrolled students. See other public high schools in South Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Greenwood 51
Total Students:
256
Teachers:
20
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
Grade Levels Offered
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 256 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WARE SHOALS HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.

White
78.1%
Black or African American
13.7%
Hispanic/Latino
5.1%
Two or more races
3.1%

Female
46.5%
Male
53.5%

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.