Wagener-Sally High

Aiken 01
272 Main Street South
Wagener, SC 29164
265 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Wagener-Salley High School, located in the small town of Wagener, South Carolina, serves as a central hub for secondary education within the Aiken County Public School District. As a rural high school, it fosters a close-knit community atmosphere where students, faculty, and local residents often share strong ties. The school provides a traditional academic curriculum alongside various extracurricular opportunities, including athletics and career-focused programs, designed to prepare students for life after graduation.

The school is defined by its commitment to student growth within a supportive, small-school environment. By maintaining a more intimate setting, Wagener-Salley High is able to offer personalized attention, helping students navigate their educational paths while promoting school spirit and community involvement. It serves as an essential institution for the local area, striving to equip its students with the skills and character necessary to succeed in both higher education and the workforce.
265
Total Students
24.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    129 (48.7 %)
  • Black
    103 (38.9 %)
  • Two or More
    21 (7.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    11 (4.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4 %)
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: Aiken 01
Phone: (803)564-1100
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 265
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.8
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 76
Grade 10 64
Grade 11 50
Grade 12 75
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Pelion High
Lexington 01
727 Students
600 Lydia Drive
Pelion, SC 29123 (9.8 miles away)
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