South Aiken High School
School Overview
South Aiken High School is a public school located in Aiken, South Carolina. It is a school in Aiken County School District district.
According to the South Carolina state assessment result, 64% of students are proficient in Math learning and 76% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,517 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 19 to 1 where a total of 80 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,517 students are attending South Aiken High School. By gender, there are 785 and 732 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
South Aiken High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 411 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 22 | 10 | 12 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Black | 43 | 17 | 26 |
| White | 329 | 162 | 167 |
| Two or More Races | 10 | 4 | 6 |
| in LEP Program | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| IDEA program | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 411 | 198 | 213 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 80 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for South Aiken High School and the students to teacher ratio is 19 to 1. All teachers are certified. 88.8% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 80 | Students per teacher: 19 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 80 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 7 | 8.8% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 2.5% |
| School counselors | 5 | Students per counselor: 303 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 2 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 68,476 Households |
| Population | 167,759 |
| Male | 82,546 |
| Female | 88,106 |
| Child Population | 47,375 |
| Total Housing Units | 77,909 Units |
| Average House Value | $146,900 |
| Average Rent Cost | $818 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.60% |
| Average Household Income | $51,293 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 89.72% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
South Aiken High School offers 17 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 523 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 17 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 523 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 144 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 119 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 457 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Aiken 01
In Aiken 01, 42 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in AIKEN, South Carolina
6 private schools are serving students in AIKEN, South Carolina. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.