Gaffney High School
School Overview
Gaffney High School is a public school located in Gaffney, South Carolina. It is a school in Cherokee County School District district.
According to the South Carolina state assessment result, 39% of students are proficient in Math learning and 65% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 2,020 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1 where a total of 118 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 2,020 students are attending Gaffney High School. By gender, there are 1,016 and 1,004 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Gaffney High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 164 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Asian | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Black | 17 | 5 | 12 |
| White | 139 | 60 | 79 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| in LEP Program | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| IDEA program | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 164 | 69 | 95 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 118 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Gaffney High School and the students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1. All teachers are certified. 89.8% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 118 | Students per teacher: 17 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 118 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 7 | 5.9% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 5 | 4.2% |
| School counselors | 6 | Students per counselor: 337 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 2 | - |
| Security guards | 3 | - |
| Nurses | 2 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 20,047 Households |
| Population | 54,564 |
| Male | 26,801 |
| Female | 28,586 |
| Child Population | 17,415 |
| Total Housing Units | 23,858 Units |
| Average House Value | $102,300 |
| Average Rent Cost | $713 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.00% |
| Average Household Income | $36,452 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 89.43% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Gaffney High School offers 13 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 242 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 201 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Gaffney High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 13 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 242 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 30 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 7 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 226 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 201 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Cherokee 01
In Cherokee 01, 18 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.