Aiken High School

Aiken High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
449 Rutland Dr NW,  Aiken, SC
Aiken County Public Schools
3.6
3.3
1,254 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Garen Cofer
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
28%
Reading Proficiency
85%
Average GPA
3.41
Graduation Rate
88%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.41
Reading Proficiency
85%
Math Proficiency
28%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
76
Full Time Teachers
76
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
550
Verbal
570
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
56.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
246:1

Student Diversity

Female
53.4%
Male
46.6%
Black
45.6%
White
39.5%
Hispanic
9.9%
Two or more races
4.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of South Carolina Aiken 337 Students
University of South Carolina 329 Students
College of Charleston 248 Students
Clemson University 214 Students
Lander University 188 Students
Coastal Carolina University 158 Students
Winthrop University 130 Students
Aiken Technical College 107 Students
South Carolina State University 103 Students
University of South Carolina - Upstate 101 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 129 Students
Business 76 Students
Biology 75 Students
Psychology 66 Students
Education 30 Students
Computer Science 29 Students
Engineering 28 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 27 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 24 Students
Mechanical Engineering 23 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 240 Reviews
2.0 Senior
12/9/2024
During my 4 years at Aiken High, there has been 3 principles and many administration changes. The school has had no consistency, so it is hard for the school to learn and understand the students.
4.0 Junior
12/5/2024
Aiken High is a great school where you can meet lots of great people throughout the four years that you are there. Aiken High has many activities and sports to participate in, so everyone is able to have the one thing that they like to do.
4.0 Sophomore
11/12/2024
My experience at Aiken High School has been alright so far. My first year as a freshman was easy and I learned various things. This year, I have teachers who do not teach and just assign work. I enjoy learning, and I always try my best.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 11 Reviews
5.0 teacher
5/17/2018
Been here a long time and I still love Aiken High.
5.0 parent
3/19/2018
We have been extremely satisfied with Aiken High. Because of the population of low-income students, the school deals with challenges which other schools may not face, but Aiken High rises to the challenge. We have especially been pleased with the guidance department. The new physical campus is such...
1.0 parent
2/27/2018
How does the school respond to bullying?: They don't respond whatsoever, the school tends to put it off, and try to delay any punishments, as they believe that "Oh it's just teenagers" "They'll stop". They never punish any form of bullying. My son is nearly to the edge, and is strongly considering d...
4.0 parent
6/27/2017
I have had 3 children at aiken high. The teachers we encountered were very supportive and worked well with each of my kids individual needs. My son, now in med school was very prepared for his college experience. Many of the classes at AHS were of the same rigor as his engineering classes at USC. an...

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Aiken High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Aiken, SC, in the Aiken neighborhood, and is served by the Aiken County Public Schools in South Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 1,254 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 28% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 85% are proficient in reading. Aiken High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.41, the graduation rate is 88%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1120 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $328,229. Discover additional schools in the area, like Aiken Scholars Academy, Mead Hall Episcopal School, Aiken Performing Arts Academy Charter, and more. Learn more about what Aiken has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Aiken High School.

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