Swansea High

683 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Swansea High School, located at 500 East First Street in Swansea, South Carolina, serves as a central educational pillar for the local community within the Lexington School District Four. As a public high school, it is committed to preparing students for life after graduation by offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic requirements with opportunities for personal development and extracurricular engagement. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment where students are encouraged to pursue both academic excellence and active participation in school life.

Beyond the classroom, Swansea High School is deeply integrated into the culture of the Swansea area, often serving as a hub for local pride through its athletic programs, arts initiatives, and community-focused events. The school places a strong emphasis on cultivating a sense of belonging and school spirit among its student body, aiming to equip graduates with the skills, values, and community connections necessary to succeed in college, the workforce, or military service.

683

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Swansea High
Demographic	Student Count
White	400
Hispanic	116
Black	145
Asian	2
Two or More	14
American Indian	6

White
400 (58.6 %)
Black
145 (21.2 %)
Hispanic
116 (17.0 %)
Two or More
14 (2.0 %)
American Indian
6 (0.9 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)

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 04
Phone:	(803)490-7007
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	683
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
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 72

Grade 10 296

Grade 11 161

Grade 12 154