Central High

Chesterfield 01
200 Zion Church Road
Pageland, SC 29728
644 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Central High School, located in Pageland, South Carolina, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Chesterfield County School District. As a rural secondary institution, the school is committed to fostering both academic achievement and personal development, striving to prepare its student body for success in higher education and the workforce. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, encouraging students to engage in a well-rounded curriculum that reflects the values and needs of the local Pageland community.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Central High places a strong focus on student involvement through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and community service opportunities. By maintaining a focus on school spirit and collaborative engagement, the administration works to cultivate a sense of pride and belonging among its students. As a vital pillar of the Zion Church Road area, Central High plays a significant role in the local educational landscape, aiming to equip its graduates with the essential skills and character traits necessary to contribute positively to society.
644
Total Students
43.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    259 (40.2 %)
  • Black
    252 (39.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    94 (14.6 %)
  • Two or More
    34 (5.3 %)
  • Asian
    5 (0.8 %)
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: Chesterfield 01
Phone: (843)672-6115
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 644
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.0
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 9 224
Grade 10 166
Grade 11 134
Grade 12 120
Gender Ratio