Wade Hampton High School
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2 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 749 high school students from grades 9-12
- Ranks 139th out of 164 high schools in SC.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 115 Airport Road, Varnville, SC 29944
- Principal or Admin: Greg Ackerman
- Fax: (803) 943-5036
- Website: www.whhs.hampton1.org
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Hampton County School District 01
- Per-Pupil Spending: $9,234
- Dropout Rate: 5.3%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.5
- Enrolled Students: 2,666
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 749
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 48.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 15.6
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 382 (51.0%)
- Females: 365 (48.7%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 82 (10.9%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 380 (50.7%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 462 (61.7%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 407 | 54.3% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | 5 | 0.7% |
| White | 335 | 44.7% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 244 | 32.6% |
| 10th Grade | 210 | 28.0% |
| 11th Grade | 165 | 22.0% |
| 12th Grade | 130 | 17.4% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 46%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:54%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 14 Years
- Average Salary: $39,273
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $31,587 | 21% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $42,369 | 79% |
Source: SC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 2
2 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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2 reviews for Wade Hampton High School
- Reviewed by Student on December 01, 2009
- Rating:
(1 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - i like some of the ninth grade teachers
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on August 31, 2009
- Rating:
(3 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - last year was not good. we just moved down here, so I hope this year will be different.
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