Woodland High

Dorchester 04
4128 Highway 78
Dorchester, SC 29437
612 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Woodland High School, located in Dorchester, South Carolina, serves as a central educational hub for the local community within the Dorchester School District Four. Situated along Highway 78, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school emphasizes a blend of traditional curriculum and extracurricular opportunities, aiming to foster both intellectual growth and personal character development among its diverse student body.

Beyond the classroom, Woodland High plays an integral role in the social fabric of the Dorchester area. The school actively encourages student engagement through a variety of sports, clubs, and service-oriented activities, which help cultivate school spirit and community involvement. By focusing on fostering a supportive environment, the faculty and staff work to ensure that students are equipped with the necessary skills and values to contribute positively to their community and the broader world upon graduation.
612
Total Students
50.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    297 (48.5 %)
  • White
    243 (39.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    33 (5.4 %)
  • Two or More
    26 (4.2 %)
  • Asian
    7 (1.1 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.8 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
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: Dorchester 04
Phone: (843)563-5956
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 612
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 50.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.1
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 9 183
Grade 10 165
Grade 11 145
Grade 12 119
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Dorchester Career and Technology Center
Dorchester 80
507 School House Road
Dorchester, SC 29437 (6.2 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th