Serving 733 students in grades 9-12, W.j. Keenan High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 733 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
W.j. Keenan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
W.j. Keenan High School's student population of 733 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
733 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
W.j. Keenan High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W.j. Keenan High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#135 out of 1095 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
91%
32%
White
2%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W.j. Keenan High School's ranking?
W.j. Keenan High School is ranked #135 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are W.j. Keenan High School often compared to?
W.j. Keenan High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eau Claire High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of W.j. Keenan High School?
The graduation rate of W.j. Keenan High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend W.j. Keenan High School?
733 students attend W.j. Keenan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of W.j. Keenan High School students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W.j. Keenan High School?
W.j. Keenan High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does W.j. Keenan High School offer ?
W.j. Keenan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is W.j. Keenan High School part of?
W.j. Keenan High School is part of Richland 01 School District.
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