SWANSEA HIGH SCHOOL

Swansea High is a public high school that is part of the Lexington 04 school district, located in Swansea, SC with about 650 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 45 teachers, Swansea 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.

Swansea High School, located at 500 East First Street in Swansea, South Carolina, serves as a central educational pillar for the local community within the Lexington School District Four. As a public high school, it is committed to preparing students for life after graduation by offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic requirements with opportunities for personal development and extracurricular engagement. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment where students are encouraged to pursue both academic excellence and active participation in school life.

Beyond the classroom, Swansea High School is deeply integrated into the culture of the Swansea area, often serving as a hub for local pride through its athletic programs, arts initiatives, and community-focused events. The school places a strong emphasis on cultivating a sense of belonging and school spirit among its student body, aiming to equip graduates with the skills, values, and community connections necessary to succeed in college, the workforce, or military service.

For more information, contact Swansea High at (803) 490-7007 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

500 East First Street
Swansea, SC 29160
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SWANSEA HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Swansea, SC with about 650 enrolled students. See other public high schools in South Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Lexington 04
Total Students:
650
Teachers:
45.1
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
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 650 students

White
67.1%
Black or African American
19.5%
Hispanic/Latino
8.9%
Two or more races
3.5%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
49.1%
Male
50.9%

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.