South Carolina Whitmore School serves 449 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 82% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
449 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
2011
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
Yes
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
Yes
Dedicated College Counselor
Yes
Tutoring/Mentoring
Yes
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
Yes
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
5%
31%
White
18%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
67%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- SC Whitmore School is a public school that has served thousands of students across South Carolina since 2011. SCWS is authorized by the SC Public Charter School District.
- Student-Focused
- We at SC Whitmore School believe all students are bright and that learning is a function of time. One student may take a day to master a concept, another may take a week. Both achieve mastery. Through mastery-basedlearning, students develop effective life skills and take responsibility for their own education. We make great things happen for our students!
- Self-Paced
- LearningThere are no semesters, allowingstudents to move through courses at the appropriate pace. Students are not pushed ahead because of semester deadlines. Conversely, accelerated students are not held back by the pace of other students in the class.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend South Carolina Whitmore School?
449 students attend South Carolina Whitmore School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
18% of South Carolina Whitmore School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Carolina Whitmore School?
South Carolina Whitmore School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Carolina Whitmore School offer ?
South Carolina Whitmore School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
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