Serving 438 students in grades 9-12, Whale Branch Early College High School ranks in the top 10% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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: 438 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whale Branch Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Whale Branch Early College High School's student population of 438 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
438 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Whale Branch Early College High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whale Branch Early College High School is 0.36, 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
#109 out of 1095 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
12%
Black
79%
32%
White
8%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whale Branch Early College High School's ranking?
Whale Branch Early College High School is ranked #109 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Whale Branch Early College High School often compared to?
Whale Branch Early College High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beaufort High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Whale Branch Early College High School?
The graduation rate of Whale Branch Early College High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Whale Branch Early College High School?
438 students attend Whale Branch Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Whale Branch Early College High School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whale Branch Early College High School?
Whale Branch Early College High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Whale Branch Early College High School offer ?
Whale Branch Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Whale Branch Early College High School part of?
Whale Branch Early College High School is part of Beaufort 01 School District.
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