Ware Shoals High School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 525 middle and high school students from grades 7-12
- Ranks 75th out of 164 high schools in SC.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 56 S. Greenwood Avenue, Ware Shoals, SC 29692
- Principal or Admin: Charles Mayfield
- Fax: (864) 456-2959
- Website: www.gwd51.k12.sc.us
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Greenwood County School District 51
- Per-Pupil Spending: $9,376
- Dropout Rate: 3.1%
- Students Per Teacher: 13.9
- Enrolled Students: 1,113
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 525
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 38.2
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 13.7
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 268 (51.0%)
- Females: 257 (49.0%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 54 (10.3%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 240 (45.7%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 294 (56.0%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 127 | 24.2% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | 2 | 0.4% |
| White | 396 | 75.4% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 7th Grade | 84 | 16.0% |
| 8th Grade | 90 | 17.1% |
| 9th Grade | 96 | 18.3% |
| 10th Grade | 79 | 15.0% |
| 11th Grade | 80 | 15.2% |
| 12th Grade | 96 | 18.3% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 60%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:41%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 16 Years
- Average Salary: $40,432
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $30,664 | 19% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $42,730 | 81% |
Source: SC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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