OCSD5 HIGH SCHOOL FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS
OCSD5 High School for Health Professions is a public charter high school with about 373 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 19 teachers, OCSD5 High School for Health Professions has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
The **OCSD5 High School for Health Professions**, located in Orangeburg, South Carolina, is a specialized magnet-style institution within the Orangeburg County School District. The school is specifically designed to bridge the gap between secondary education and the medical field by offering a rigorous curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with healthcare-focused career pathways. By providing students with an early introduction to medical terminology, anatomy, and clinical concepts, the institution aims to prepare its graduates for success in post-secondary health science programs and careers.
The school is noted for fostering a professional and disciplined environment that mirrors the expectations of the healthcare industry. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the program often leverages partnerships with local healthcare facilities and practitioners to provide students with hands-on learning experiences and career guidance. This focused academic approach serves as an ideal setting for students who have a clear interest in medicine, nursing, or allied health, ensuring they leave high school with a competitive advantage and a foundational understanding of the professional medical world.
For more information, contact OCSD5 High School for Health Professions at (803) 535-1693 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 535-1693
OCSD5 HIGH SCHOOL FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS is a public Charter school in Orangeburg, SC with about 373 enrolled students. See other public high schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
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Yes
Orangeburg 05 - Total Students:
- 373
- Teachers:
- 19.5
- 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 373 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending OCSD5 HIGH SCHOOL FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 94% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 94.1%
- Asian
- 2.9%
- White
- 2.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.5%
- Female
- 63.3%
- Male
- 36.7%
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.