West Florence High School

West Florence High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
221 N Beltline Dr,  Florence, SC
Florence 1 Schools
3.5
2.2
1,807 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
78%
Reading Proficiency
83%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A
Teachers
B
College Prep
B
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Reading Proficiency
83%
Math Proficiency
78%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
102
Full Time Teachers
102
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
540
Verbal
560
Average ACT
22
Math
20
English
22
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
86.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

English
76.9%
State Average
1.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
234:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Black
44.9%
White
39.5%
Hispanic
7.3%
Two or more races
6.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#15 Niche Standout HS in South Carolina
Source: Niche

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 579 Students
Francis Marion University 482 Students
Clemson University 400 Students
College of Charleston 371 Students
Coastal Carolina University 267 Students
Winthrop University 207 Students
Charleston Southern University 160 Students
South Carolina State University 148 Students
Anderson University - South Carolina 146 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 143 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 173 Students
Nursing 172 Students
Business 118 Students
Psychology 94 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 64 Students
Computer Science 52 Students
Early Childhood Education 45 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 41 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 39 Students
Mechanical Engineering 38 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 399 Reviews
4.0 Senior
8/4/2024
I truly believe West gives all the students the resources they need in order to become successful. The STEM program is truly one of it's kind and they do a great job at preparing students for the course work that they will encounter in college.
5.0 Senior
6/27/2023
One of my favorite high school memories was when a group of us decided to have a picnic on the school's football field during lunch. We all brought our lunches and blankets and enjoyed the beautiful weather while chatting and laughing together. It was a simple activity, but it was so much fun to spend time with my friends in a new and unexpected way.
5.0 Senior
10/29/2022
The teachers and staff are great with helping the students achieve there goals. They could work on those teachers and staff members who don't make a great connection with the students. There is always going to be those few that look down on you. But overall the school is safe and everyone helps when you ask. I have gone there for four years now and would't go to another if I had a choice.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.2 5 Reviews
4.0 student
8/24/2019
Pretty decent I have no problems with anyone. And no one has problems with me.
1.0 student
11/30/2017
The administration has NO CONTROL. Kids ditch campus during lunch on a regular basis. Fights are commonplace. Facilities are absolute garbage. Carpet hasn't been changed since the school's founding in 1970. Most of the bathroom's plumbing is broke. At the time of this writing, there is only like TWO...
4.0 student
4/26/2016
Most teachers are willing to help if needed especially in honors, GT, and AP courses!
1.0 other
4/25/2016
extremely rude staff, rude to children and parents. The carpets have'nt been changed ever since the school was built and they are duct taped to the floor. Not to mention they don't vacuum the carpet THEY SWEEP IT. children and with teachers with allergies have been suffering because West Florence is...

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