ANDREW JACKSON HIGH SCHOOL
Andrew Jackson High is a public high school that is part of the Lancaster 01 school district, located in Kershaw, SC with about 638 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 42 teachers, Andrew Jackson High has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Andrew Jackson High School, located in Kershaw, South Carolina, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding community within the Lancaster County School District. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience, offering a range of core curriculum courses alongside various extracurricular activities, athletics, and career-readiness programs designed to prepare students for life after graduation. Its location on Kershaw-Camden Highway positions it as a key institution for rural students in the region, fostering a close-knit environment where faculty and staff focus on student growth and community engagement.
Beyond its standard academic offerings, Andrew Jackson High emphasizes a culture of school spirit and development, often highlighting the accomplishments of its sports teams and student organizations. The school aims to balance traditional educational values with the evolving needs of its student body, ensuring that learners have access to the resources necessary for both college and career pursuits. By maintaining a focus on character development and academic rigor, the school plays a vital role in the long-term success and identity of the Kershaw community.
For more information, contact Andrew Jackson High at (803) 475-2381 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 475-2381
ANDREW JACKSON HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Kershaw, SC with about 638 enrolled students. See other public high schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lancaster 01
- Total Students:
- 638
- Teachers:
- 42
- 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 638 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ANDREW JACKSON HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.
- White
- 74.8%
- Black or African American
- 21.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.4%
- Two or more races
- 1.4%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.2%
- Male
- 49.8%
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.