East Columbus High School

East Columbus High School

Public High School | Grade 7-12
32 Gator Ln,  Lake Waccamaw, NC
Columbus County Schools
3.6
2.0
560 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Jeremiah Johnson
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
23%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Average GPA
3.45
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.45
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
23%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
38
Full Time Teachers
38
Teachers in First or Second Year
24.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
560
Verbal
560
Average ACT
22
Math
22
English
20
Reading
24
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
35%
State Average
54.6%
Science
42.7%
State Average
68%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
316:1

Student Diversity

Male
53%
Female
47%
Black
30.6%
White
29%
Hispanic
16.5%
Native American
14.5%
Two or more races
9.4%

School Rankings

#30 Most Diverse Public HS in North Carolina
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
East Carolina University 72 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 56 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 54 Students
North Carolina State University 53 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 53 Students
University of North Carolina at Pembroke 46 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 45 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 42 Students
Winston-Salem State University 42 Students
Fayetteville State University 40 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 29 Students
Business 17 Students
Psychology 17 Students
Physical Therapy 14 Students
Biology 13 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 11 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 8 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 8 Students
Computer Science 7 Students
Electrical Engineering 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 43 Reviews
3.0 Senior
8/20/2020
how people are friendly but the school don't never have money to do something . the way they teach is the best i love how they take there time on a lesson
2.0 Junior
12/28/2018
I would like to see more extra curriculars offered and more AP classes and opportunities to increase your SAT/ACT scores
3.0 NicheUser
6/26/2017
My experience was good....the teachers were nice they really cared if u passed or not and they took the time out their day to help. The thing i didn't like was the uniforms.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.0 1 Review
2.0 student
4/20/2010
this school is very small, and I feel as if some of the academics at this school arnt challenging enough for the students. I have spent 2 years here and I continue to feel as if Im not being worked hard enough. There are some amazing teachers here, as well as horrible ones. the school has a very ama...

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East Columbus High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Lake Waccamaw, NC and is served by the Columbus County Schools in North Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 560 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 23% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. East Columbus High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.45, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 22. Discover additional schools in the area, like Solomon Assessment Center, Flemington Academy, and more. Learn more about what Lake Waccamaw has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near East Columbus High School.

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