Andrew Jackson High School

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Andrew Jackson High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
6925 Kershaw Camden Hwy,  Kershaw, SC
Lancaster County School District
3.9
557 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
43%
Reading Proficiency
74%
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Reading Proficiency
74%
Math Proficiency
43%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
49
Full Time Teachers
49
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
530
Verbal
560
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
22
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
51.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
313:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.1%
Male
47.9%
White
67.3%
Black
22.8%
Two or more races
5.9%
Hispanic
3.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<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 183 Students
Clemson University 123 Students
Coastal Carolina University 100 Students
College of Charleston 97 Students
Anderson University - South Carolina 94 Students
Winthrop University 93 Students
University of South Carolina - Lancaster 84 Students
Charleston Southern University 58 Students
Lander University 58 Students
University of South Carolina - Upstate 56 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 71 Students
Business 41 Students
Psychology 33 Students
Biology 33 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 17 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 16 Students
Elementary Education 16 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 15 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 14 Students
Education 11 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 81 Reviews
3.0 Senior
10/1/2025
This school has gotten way stricter about everything this year. I know some laws have changed and everything but its still horrible this year. When I came my sophomore year it was all fun, unlike now. They seem so worried about the kids doing the wrong things that the good ones can't do anything.
4.0 Parent
6/25/2024
Andrew Jackson High School is a Fine Arts School in Kershaw SC. The academics at this school are average. Most of the focus is on sports.
5.0 Senior
9/9/2022
I really love Andrew Jackson High School. All the students and teachers enjoy actually coming to schooll.

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Andrew Jackson High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Kershaw, SC, in the Kershaw neighborhood, and is served by the Lancaster County School District in South Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 557 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 43% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 74% are proficient in reading. Andrew Jackson High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.63, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1100 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $235,147. Discover additional schools in the area, like Andrew Jackson Middle School, Kershaw Elementary School, Heath Springs Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Kershaw has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Andrew Jackson High School.

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