The Career Center (Closed 2008)

The Career Center serves 274 students in grades 11-12. 
Minority enrollment was 29% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
274 students
Total Classroom Teachers (05-06)
22 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (SC)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
28%
31%
White
71%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.42
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend The Career Center?
274 students attend The Career Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of The Career Center students are White, 28% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does The Career Center offer ?
The Career Center offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is The Career Center part of?
The Career Center is part of Horry 01 School District.

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