W J Keenan High School
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5 out of 5 | 3 Reviews
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 783 high school students from grades 9-12
- Ranks 125th out of 164 high schools in SC.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 361 Pisgah Church Road, Columbia, SC 29203
- Principal or Admin: Alvin D. Pressley
- Website: keenan.richlandone.org
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Richland County School District 01
- Per-Pupil Spending: $12,670
- Dropout Rate: 5.0%
- Students Per Teacher: 13.8
- Enrolled Students: 24,460
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 783
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 54.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 14.5
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 388 (49.6%)
- Females: 395 (50.4%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 37 (4.7%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 452 (57.7%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 489 (62.5%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 771 | 98.5% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | 6 | 0.8% |
| White | 6 | 0.8% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 253 | 32.3% |
| 10th Grade | 221 | 28.2% |
| 11th Grade | 171 | 21.8% |
| 12th Grade | 138 | 17.6% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 30%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:70%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 17 Years
- Average Salary: $47,383
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $36,598 | 19% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $49,962 | 81% |
Source: SC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 3 Reviews
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3 reviews for W J Keenan High School
- Reviewed by Teacher on June 10, 2011
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - Next year will be my fifth year of teaching at Keenan High School. I have taught some exceptionally bright students, and most students strongly desire a good education. The school has a strong sense of pride, and likes to call itself a family. Teachers work hard for students to be successful, and students work hard too. many are involved in numerous extra-curricular activities at the same time. The administration is excellent: smart leaders who generally focus on the important issues at hand. The homework load is appropriate, with teachers deemphasizing busy-work, and trying to assign tasks that are appropriate and engaging. I am planning to teach at Keenan for many years to come. It is a special place.
- Reviewed by Student on October 29, 2009
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- omg i love keenan they are so persisted with making sure there students are on a good task
- Reviewed by Community Member on October 29, 2009
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- i think this school is wonderful all of my family goes to this school. im a keenan baby in action.
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