Great Falls High School
School Overview
Great Falls High School is a public school located in Great Falls, South Carolina. It is a school in Chester County School District district.
According to the South Carolina state assessment result, 17% of students are proficient in Math learning and 31% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 365 students through grade 6 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 11 to 1 where a total of 33 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 365 students are attending Great Falls High School. By gender, there are 174 and 191 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Great Falls High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 80 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Black | 14 | 6 | 8 |
| White | 59 | 30 | 29 |
| Two or More Races | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| IDEA program | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 80 | 38 | 42 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 33 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Great Falls High School and the students to teacher ratio is 11 to 1. All teachers are certified. 84.8% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 33 | Students per teacher: 11 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 33 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 6.1% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 3 | 9.1% |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 365 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 12,653 Households |
| Population | 32,131 |
| Male | 15,703 |
| Female | 16,608 |
| Child Population | 9,217 |
| Total Housing Units | 14,755 Units |
| Average House Value | $95,600 |
| Average Rent Cost | $661 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.80% |
| Average Household Income | $42,442 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 89.34% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Great Falls High School offers 2 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 14 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 10 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Great Falls High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 2 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 14 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 1 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 13 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 10 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Chester 01
In Chester 01, 12 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.