Eau Claire High School

4800 Monticello Road
Columbia, SC 29203
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 599 students in grades 9-12, Eau Claire High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
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 53% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 599 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in SC)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Eau Claire High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

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School Overview

Eau Claire High School's student population of 599 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
599 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Year Founded
1949
School Calendar
School Motto
Truth, Honor, Loyalty
School Mascot
Shamrock

School Rankings

Eau Claire High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eau Claire High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
#470 out of 1118 schools
(Top 50%)
35-39%
43%
65-69%
52%
15-19%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
83%
31%
White
2%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.30
80-84%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Shamrock
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eau Claire High School's ranking?
Eau Claire High School is ranked #470 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Eau Claire High School often compared to?
Eau Claire High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Columbia High School, W.j. Keenan High School, C. A. Johnson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Eau Claire High School?
The graduation rate of Eau Claire High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Eau Claire High School?
599 students attend Eau Claire High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Eau Claire High School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eau Claire High School?
Eau Claire High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Eau Claire High School offer ?
Eau Claire High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Eau Claire High School part of?
Eau Claire High School is part of Richland 01 School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 599 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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