Pickens High School
School Overview
Pickens High School is a public school located in Pickens, South Carolina. It is a school in Pickens County School District district.
According to the South Carolina state assessment result, 51% of students are proficient in Math learning and 62% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,311 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 19 to 1 where a total of 69 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,311 students are attending Pickens High School. By gender, there are 658 and 653 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Pickens High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 155 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 148 | 59 | 89 |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| in LEP Program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 155 | 62 | 93 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 69 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Pickens High School and the students to teacher ratio is 19 to 1. 98.6% of teachers are certified. 97.1% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 69 | Students per teacher: 19 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 68 | 98.6% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 1 | 1.4% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 2.9% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 4 | Students per counselor: 328 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 47,934 Households |
| Population | 117,666 |
| Male | 61,734 |
| Female | 62,295 |
| Child Population | 28,569 |
| Total Housing Units | 54,264 Units |
| Average House Value | $147,700 |
| Average Rent Cost | $768 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.40% |
| Average Household Income | $49,573 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 90.33% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Pickens High School offers 16 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 255 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 375 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Pickens High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 16 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 255 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 20 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 53 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 243 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 375 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Pickens 01
In Pickens 01, 24 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in PICKENS, South Carolina
1 private schools are serving students in PICKENS, South Carolina. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.