Whale Branch Early College High School

Whale Branch Early College High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
169 Detour Rd,  Seabrook, SC
Beaufort County School District
3.9
450 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1010
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
77%
Reading Proficiency
77%
Average GPA
3.45
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.45
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
77%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
46
Full Time Teachers
46
Teachers in First or Second Year
36.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1010
Math
490
Verbal
520
Average ACT
19
Math
18
English
19
Reading
20
Science
19
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
217:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.7%
Male
47.3%
Black
80%
Hispanic
10.3%
White
6.9%
Two or more races
2.7%

School Rankings

#60 Niche Standout HS in South Carolina
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

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 129 Students
South Carolina State University 106 Students
Clemson University 88 Students
Winthrop University 86 Students
Claflin University 83 Students
Coastal Carolina University 82 Students
College of Charleston 78 Students
Francis Marion University 72 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 71 Students
Charleston Southern University 66 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 69 Students
Biology 29 Students
Psychology 22 Students
Business 21 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 19 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 15 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 14 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 13 Students
Physical Therapy 12 Students
Computer Science 11 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 79 Reviews
5.0 Freshman
11/25/2024
I enjoy Whale Branch so much. They make sure that everyone is taken care of. The culture is very family oriented and they make sure that everyone sticks together.
5.0 Senior
5/31/2024
At whale branch, they guide you to the finish line, they get you to where you need , failing is not a option in this school, if your failing they will get you back up on your feet. Teacher their are amazing, they ate trust worthy , respected, respectful, helpful, good listening skill, and all they when you need them. They have great programs to guide and teach you . Such as the WISE program it's different programs uou can go to such as, College Career Ready , ACT and SAT workshop , Drug Use just different thing to help you with different things. Overall i had a great experience here and i will come back to visit
5.0 Alum
5/31/2023
While I attended Whale Branch, I had a very good experience on the school. The teachers showed that they cared for there students very much.

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Whale Branch Early College High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Seabrook, SC and is served by the Beaufort County School District in South Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 450 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 77% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% are proficient in reading. Whale Branch Early College 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 3.45, the graduation rate is 82%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1010 and an ACT score of 19. The average home value in this area is $561,491. Discover additional schools in the area, like Agape Christian Academy, Whale Branch Middle School, Whale Branch Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Seabrook has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Whale Branch Early College High School.

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