ORANGEBURG WILKINSON HIGH SCHOOL
Orangeburg Wilkinson High is a Title I public high school with about 1,060 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 60 teachers, Orangeburg Wilkinson High has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School, located at 601 Bruin Parkway in Orangeburg, South Carolina, serves as a central pillar of the Orangeburg County School District. As the primary high school for the community, the institution is deeply rooted in local history and tradition, often referred to by its long-standing mascot, the Bruin. The school provides a comprehensive educational program that aims to prepare students for post-secondary success through a blend of core academic coursework, elective opportunities, and extracurricular activities.
Beyond its academic offerings, Orangeburg-Wilkinson is well-known for its vibrant school spirit and athletic heritage. The school plays an active role in the social fabric of Orangeburg, fostering a sense of community among its diverse student body. By emphasizing both classroom achievement and participation in clubs, arts, and sports, the school strives to develop well-rounded citizens who are equipped to meet the challenges of higher education and the professional workforce.
For more information, contact Orangeburg Wilkinson High at (803) 534-6180 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Orangeburg, SC 29118
(803) 534-6180
ORANGEBURG WILKINSON HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Orangeburg, SC with about 1,060 enrolled students. See other public high schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 1,060
- Teachers:
- 60.8
- 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 1,060 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ORANGEBURG WILKINSON HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 93% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 92.5%
- White
- 2.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.7%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- Two or more races
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- 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.