KINGSTREE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Kingstree Senior High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Williamsburg 01 school district, located in Kingstree, SC with about 613 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 36 teachers, Kingstree Senior 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.

Kingstree Senior High School, located at 616 Martin Luther King Avenue in Kingstree, South Carolina, serves as a central educational institution for the local community within the Williamsburg County School District. The school provides a traditional secondary education curriculum, focusing on preparing students for post-secondary opportunities, whether they involve higher education, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce. As a hub for teenagers in the area, the school plays a significant role in the social and academic development of its student body, offering various extracurricular activities, athletics, and academic programs designed to foster growth and school spirit.

Beyond its academic offerings, Kingstree Senior High reflects the historical and community-oriented identity of the town of Kingstree. The school is committed to supporting the success of its students through a structured learning environment and faculty dedicated to addressing the diverse needs of the local population. By navigating the challenges and opportunities of a rural school district, the institution strives to equip its graduates with the essential skills, character, and knowledge required to succeed in a modern, competitive world, while maintaining strong ties to the heritage and values of the surrounding Williamsburg County community.

For more information, contact Kingstree Senior High at (843) 355-6525 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

616 Martin Luther King Avenue
Kingstree, SC 29556
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KINGSTREE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Kingstree, SC with about 613 enrolled students. See other public high schools in South Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Williamsburg 01
Total Students:
613
Teachers:
36.2
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
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 613 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending KINGSTREE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 93% of the student body.

Black or African American
93.1%
White
4.9%
Two or more races
1.0%
Hispanic/Latino
0.7%
Asian
0.3%

Female
47.5%
Male
52.5%

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.