Socastee High School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 1,443 high school students from grades 9-12
- Ranks 27th out of 164 high schools in SC.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 4900 Socastee Boulevard, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
- Principal or Admin: Paul Browning
- Fax: (843) 293-3393
- Website: www.hcs.k12.sc.us
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Horry County School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $9,604
- Dropout Rate: 6.2%
- Students Per Teacher: 16.0
- Enrolled Students: 37,790
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 1,443
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 84.5
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 17.1
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 740 (51.3%)
- Females: 694 (48.1%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 111 (7.7%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 527 (36.5%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 638 (44.2%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 6 | 0.4% |
| Black | 137 | 9.5% |
| Asian | 43 | 3.0% |
| Hispanic | 105 | 7.3% |
| White | 1,143 | 79.2% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 391 | 27.1% |
| 10th Grade | 407 | 28.2% |
| 11th Grade | 305 | 21.1% |
| 12th Grade | 340 | 23.6% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 41%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:59%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 16 Years
- Average Salary: $47,084
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $34,199 | 25% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $52,400 | 75% |
Source: SC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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1 review for Socastee High School
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on January 30, 2009
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - I have three children who graduated from SHS, and one in 9th grade now. I have been very pleased with the caring attitude of the staff, as well as academics. The IB program is excellent.
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