Batesburg-Leesville High School

600 Summerland Avenue
Batesburg-Leesville, SC 29006

547 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Batesburg-Leesville High School, located in the town of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina, serves as the primary high school for the Lexington County School District 3 community. As a cornerstone of the local educational landscape, the school is deeply integrated into the small-town environment, fostering a close-knit culture that emphasizes community involvement and school spirit. The institution is known for its focus on preparing students for life after graduation, whether through pursuit of higher education, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce.

The school offers a diverse range of academic and extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletic programs, student organizations, and arts initiatives that aim to develop well-rounded students. By maintaining a focus on personalized attention and fostering relationships between faculty and the student body, Batesburg-Leesville High seeks to create an encouraging learning environment. The school remains a central hub for town events, reflecting the pride and long-standing traditions of the Batesburg-Leesville area.

547

Total Students

46.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Batesburg-Leesville High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	261
Hispanic	85
Black	178
Two or More	23

White
261 (47.7 %)
Black
178 (32.5 %)
Hispanic
85 (15.5 %)
Two or More
23 (4.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lexington 03
Phone:	(803)532-9251
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	547
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 152

Grade 10 164

Grade 11 110

Grade 12 121