Brookland-Cayce High

1,171 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Brookland-Cayce High School, located in Cayce, South Carolina, is a cornerstone of the Lexington School District Two community. Known for its rich history and deep-rooted traditions, the school serves a diverse student body and is widely recognized for its "Bearcat" pride. The campus provides a comprehensive academic environment that offers a variety of programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education (CTE) pathways, and opportunities for dual enrollment, all designed to prepare students for success in both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Brookland-Cayce is highly regarded for its robust extracurricular programs and athletic culture. The school consistently competes in various South Carolina high school athletic leagues, fostering a strong sense of school spirit and community involvement. With a focus on cultivating both academic excellence and character development, the school strives to provide a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in arts, service organizations, and leadership roles, ultimately aiming to develop well-rounded, contributing members of the Cayce-West Columbia community.

1,171

Total Students

87.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brookland-Cayce High
Demographic	Student Count
White	363
Hispanic	348
Black	361
Asian	38
Two or More	56
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
363 (31.0 %)
Black
361 (30.8 %)
Hispanic
348 (29.7 %)
Two or More
56 (4.8 %)
Asian
38 (3.2 %)
American Indian
4 (0.3 %)
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:	Lexington 02
Phone:	(803)791-5000
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,171
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	87.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
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 9 403

Grade 10 333

Grade 11 250

Grade 12 185