Summary:
The Dillon 03 district of South Carolina is home to a single high school, Latta High, which serves grades 9-12 and has a total enrollment of 414 students. Latta High has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 60.63% White, 29.71% African American, and smaller percentages of Hispanic, Asian, and Native American students.
Academically, Latta High's performance on End-of-Course Exams (EOCEP) is generally on par with or slightly below the state averages across subjects like Algebra 1, English 1, U.S. History, and English 2. In the 2023-2024 school year, Latta High ranked 82 out of 235 South Carolina high schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the school faces socioeconomic challenges, with 71.01% of its students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage.
Despite these challenges, Latta High appears to be allocating resources to support its students, with a higher-than-average per-student spending of $10,750 and a student-teacher ratio of 17.2, which is slightly lower than the state average. While the school's academic performance is generally on par with state averages, there may be opportunities to further support student achievement and address the unique challenges faced by the school's community.
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