Emerald High School
School Overview
Emerald High School is a public school located in Greenwood, South Carolina. It is a school in Greenwood School District 50 district.
According to the South Carolina state assessment result, about 32% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 57% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 854 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1 where a total of 67 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 854 students are attending Emerald High School. By gender, there are 427 and 427 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Emerald High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 50 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Black | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| White | 42 | 19 | 23 |
| Total | 50 | 22 | 28 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 67 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Emerald High School and the students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1. All teachers are certified. 91.0% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 67 | Students per teacher: 13 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 67 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 5 | 7.5% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 1.5% |
| School counselors | 4 | Students per counselor: 214 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 2 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 23,055 Households |
| Population | 56,205 |
| Male | 27,421 |
| Female | 31,247 |
| Child Population | 17,561 |
| Total Housing Units | 25,996 Units |
| Average House Value | $124,900 |
| Average Rent Cost | $732 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.60% |
| Average Household Income | $41,774 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 87.90% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Emerald High School offers 7 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 129 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 114 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Emerald High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 7 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 129 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 128 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 22 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 1 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 114 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Greenwood 50
In Greenwood 50, 14 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in GREENWOOD, South Carolina
3 private schools are serving students in GREENWOOD, South Carolina. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.