NORTH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
North Central High is a public high school that is part of the Kershaw 01 school district, located in Kershaw, SC with about 435 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 31 teachers, North Central High has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
North Central High School, located on Lockhart Road in Kershaw, South Carolina, serves as a central educational institution for the northern part of Kershaw County. As a key component of the Kershaw County School District, the school provides a comprehensive high school curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education, military service, or the workforce. The facility acts as an essential hub for the local community, fostering academic growth alongside a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations.
The school is known for its focus on cultivating a supportive environment that emphasizes student achievement and character development. By leveraging both traditional classroom instruction and modern educational resources, North Central High aims to equip its diverse student body with the critical thinking and technical skills necessary to succeed in a changing economy. Through its commitment to community engagement and academic excellence, the school remains a vital pillar of the Kershaw area, dedicated to nurturing the next generation of productive citizens.
For more information, contact North Central High at (803) 432-9858 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 432-9858
NORTH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Kershaw, SC with about 435 enrolled students. See other public high schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Kershaw 01
- Total Students:
- 435
- Teachers:
- 31.8
- 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 435 students
- White
- 68.3%
- Black or African American
- 19.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.7%
- Two or more races
- 4.8%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.4%
- Male
- 53.6%
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.