Baptist Hill High School vs. West Ashley High School
Should I attend Baptist Hill High School or West Ashley High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Baptist Hill High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
West Ashley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 588 students in grades 6-12, Baptist Hill High School ranks in the bottom 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 11% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower 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 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 1,840 students in grades 9-12, West Ashley High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
588 students
1,840 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
114 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#983 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#123 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
84%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
77%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
72
-
Grade 7 Students
92
-
Grade 8 Students
94
-
Grade 9 Students
110
619
Grade 10 Students
69
455
Grade 11 Students
90
394
Grade 12 Students
61
372
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
17%
8%
% Black
74%
40%
% White
6%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
