School Overview
Wando High School, located in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, is a large, comprehensive public secondary school serving the Charleston County School District. As one of the largest high schools in the state, Wando is widely recognized for its robust academic environment, offering a diverse array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-enrollment opportunities, and specialized career and technical education (CTE) programs. The school is situated on a sprawling, modern campus designed to accommodate a high volume of students while providing facilities that support both traditional classroom learning and hands-on skill development.

Beyond academics, Wando High School boasts a highly competitive extracurricular culture, particularly in athletics and the performing arts. The "Warriors" are well-known for their strong sports programs and an award-winning band and fine arts department that frequently earn state and regional accolades. With a strong emphasis on school spirit and student engagement, the school fosters a dynamic community where students are encouraged to balance rigorous scholarly pursuits with extensive involvement in clubs, arts, and competitive sports, preparing them for success in higher education and the professional workforce.
2,596
Total Students
152.5
Full-Time Teachers
17.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wando High
Demographic Student Count
White2,087
Hispanic102
Black269
Asian51
Two or More83
American Indian3
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    2,087 (80.4 %)
  • Black
    269 (10.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    102 (3.9 %)
  • Two or More
    83 (3.2 %)
  • Asian
    51 (2.0 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.0 %)
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: Charleston 01
Phone: (843)881-8200
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 2,596
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 152.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 622
Grade 10 697
Grade 11 588
Grade 12 689

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Wando High
Grade Student Count
Grade 9622
Grade 10697
Grade 11588
Grade 12689
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Wando High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female1,30450.2%
Male1,29249.8%