Sumter High School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 2,403 high school students from grades 9-12
- Ranks 106th out of 164 high schools in SC.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 2580 Mccray's Mill Road, Sumter, SC 29154
- Principal or Admin: W. Dingle
- Fax: (803) 481-4021
- Website: shs.sumter17.k12.sc.us
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Sumter County School District 17
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,507
- Dropout Rate: 1.9%
- Students Per Teacher: 16.1
- Enrolled Students: 8,534
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 2,403
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 136.8
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 17.6
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 1,126 (46.9%)
- Females: 1,276 (53.1%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 241 (10.0%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 1,225 (51.0%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 1,466 (61.0%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 3 | 0.1% |
| Black | 1,500 | 62.4% |
| Asian | 29 | 1.2% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 1.1% |
| White | 844 | 35.1% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 809 | 33.7% |
| 10th Grade | 560 | 23.3% |
| 11th Grade | 505 | 21.0% |
| 12th Grade | 529 | 22.0% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 32%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:68%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 15 Years
- Average Salary: $43,946
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $32,370 | 16% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $46,438 | 84% |
Source: SC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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- Reviewed by Former Student on April 23, 2009
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(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - iIM A PROUD GRADUATE OF SUMTER HIGH SCHOOL.
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