Strom Thurmond High School
School Overview
Strom Thurmond High School is a public school located in Johnston, South Carolina. It is a school in Edgefield County School District district.
According to the South Carolina state assessment result, about 37% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 62% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 826 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1 where a total of 50 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 826 students are attending Strom Thurmond High School. By gender, there are 441 and 385 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Strom Thurmond High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 102 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Asian | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Black | 36 | 12 | 24 |
| White | 56 | 19 | 37 |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| in LEP Program | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| IDEA program | 7 | 2 | 5 |
| Total | 102 | 33 | 69 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 50 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Strom Thurmond High School and the students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1. 96.0% of teachers are certified. 84.0% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 50 | Students per teacher: 17 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 48 | 96.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 2 | 4.0% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 7 | 14.0% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 2.0% |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 275 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 9,176 Households |
| Population | 24,191 |
| Male | 14,358 |
| Female | 12,569 |
| Child Population | 6,882 |
| Total Housing Units | 10,943 Units |
| Average House Value | $129,300 |
| Average Rent Cost | $637 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.60% |
| Average Household Income | $49,127 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 91.07% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Strom Thurmond High School offers 11 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 77 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 346 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Strom Thurmond High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 11 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 77 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 18 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 22 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 63 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 346 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Edgefield 01
In Edgefield 01, 8 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in JOHNSTON, South Carolina
1 private schools are serving students in JOHNSTON, South Carolina. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.