Camden High

1,124 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Camden High School, located at 1022 Ehrenclou Road in Camden, South Carolina, is a cornerstone of the Kershaw County School District. As a traditional public high school, it serves the local community with a focus on academic achievement, athletic excellence, and personal growth. The school is well-regarded for its historical significance within the town and its commitment to preparing students for life beyond graduation through a variety of core curricular offerings and extracurricular opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Camden High is perhaps most widely recognized for its strong school spirit and storied athletic tradition, often centered around its "Bulldog" identity. The campus provides a comprehensive environment that emphasizes community involvement and school pride, fostering a close-knit culture that connects generations of alumni. By balancing rigorous educational standards with a robust schedule of clubs, arts, and competitive sports, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are equipped for post-secondary success.

1,124

Total Students

67.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Camden High
Demographic	Student Count
White	524
Hispanic	117
Black	440
Asian	2
Two or More	39
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
524 (46.6 %)
Black
440 (39.1 %)
Hispanic
117 (10.4 %)
Two or More
39 (3.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Kershaw 01
Phone:	(803)425-8930
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,124
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	67.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 9 363

Grade 10 297

Grade 11 231

Grade 12 233