Waccamaw High School
School Overview
Waccamaw High School is a public school located in Pawleys Island, South Carolina. It is a school in Georgetown County School District district.
According to the South Carolina state assessment result, about 42% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 67% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 861 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1 where a total of 57 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 861 students are attending Waccamaw High School. By gender, there are 429 and 432 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Waccamaw High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 295 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Asian | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Black | 20 | 9 | 11 |
| White | 263 | 125 | 138 |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| IDEA program | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 295 | 143 | 152 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 57 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Waccamaw High School and the students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1. All teachers are certified. 93.0% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 57 | Students per teacher: 15 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 57 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 1.8% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 3 | 5.3% |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 287 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 25,498 Households |
| Population | 61,355 |
| Male | 29,301 |
| Female | 32,651 |
| Child Population | 15,706 |
| Total Housing Units | 35,345 Units |
| Average House Value | $188,800 |
| Average Rent Cost | $901 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.20% |
| Average Household Income | $48,456 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 89.83% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Waccamaw High School offers 16 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 209 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 362 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Waccamaw High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 16 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 209 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 46 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 73 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 167 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 362 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
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