Lake Marion High School

Lake Marion High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3656 Tee Vee Rd,  Santee, SC
Orangeburg County School District
3.6
3.0
701 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
950
Average ACT Score
18
Math Proficiency
25%
Reading Proficiency
41%
Average GPA
3.34
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.34
Reading Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
25%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
41
Full Time Teachers
41
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
950
Math
450
Verbal
490
Average ACT
18
Math
17
English
19
Reading
19
Science
18
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
230:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Black
85.4%
White
7.9%
Hispanic
3.6%
Two or more races
1.9%
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 174 Students
South Carolina State University 170 Students
Claflin University 152 Students
Francis Marion University 149 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 144 Students
Coastal Carolina University 139 Students
Clemson University 131 Students
College of Charleston 121 Students
Winthrop University 116 Students
Charleston Southern University 111 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 61 Students
Business 58 Students
Biology 38 Students
Psychology 24 Students
Small Business Management 22 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 18 Students
Culinary Arts and Food Service 17 Students
Early Childhood Education 16 Students
Computer Science 15 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 177 Reviews
5.0 Senior
9/30/2025
Being a student at Lake Marion High honestly feels like being part of a family. We all know each other, and there's a lot of school pride whether it's in the classroom, on the field, or just in the hallways. The teachers actually care and push us to do our best, and the support from friends makes it feel like we're all growing together.
5.0 Senior
1/9/2024
My hight school experience at Lake Marion has been wonderful. My teachers and guidance counselor has been very helpful throughout my high school years.
4.0 Senior
12/26/2021
I'm a senior a Lake Marion High School and Technology Center. I have had a good experience and I've been given a lot opportunities. The technology center has tons opportunities, it's just your job to take advantage of them.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 5 Reviews
3.0 student
12/12/2011
Ok so i attend Lake Marion High School and honestly it is not a bad school yes we have problems here and there but for the most part i love my school especially our old and new principle. i was also one of those city kids that came to the country and thought it was the worst thing in the world. but...
3.0 parent
4/19/2010
Lake Marion is not the best school but it is equipped with mostly all that is needed. There is not one perfect school. Staff members should allow students to give their opinions. Its simple if the child is taught respect at home it will follow them into the school so lets not get into blaming school...
parent
4/8/2010
Decided to bring our student out of the city to the country in hopes that the location of the school and it's teachers dedication to helping promote the education of the child would help her get back on the right track. Boy was i wrong!! discipline was little to none. Rather than help the parent and...
1.0 parent
1/25/2010

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Lake Marion High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Santee, SC and is served by the Orangeburg County School District in South Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 701 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 25% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 41% are proficient in reading. Lake Marion 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 3.34, the graduation rate is 82%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 950 and an ACT score of 18. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lake Marion Technology Center, Lake Marion Middle, and more. Learn more about what Santee has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lake Marion High School.

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