Is West-Oak High a good school?

West-Oak High ranks 114 th of 235 South Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend West-Oak High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 798 students attended West-Oak High.

What is the racial makeup of West-Oak High?

Students at West-Oak High are 85% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% African American, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools feed into West-Oak High?

West-Oak High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Fair-Oak Elementary Elementary : Orchard Park Elementary Elementary : Westminster Elementary Middle : West Oak Middle

West-Oak High

Summary:

West-Oak High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Westminster, South Carolina, with a student population of 813. The school is part of the Oconee 01 school district, which is ranked 21 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West-Oak High has consistently ranked in the middle to upper-middle range of South Carolina high schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating average performance compared to other high schools in the state. The school has a significantly higher percentage of White students (86.47%) compared to nearby schools like Walhalla High and Seneca High, which have more diverse student populations. Additionally, West-Oak High has seen a sharp increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 43.65% in 2020-2021 to 74.66% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

While West-Oak High's test score performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better on End-of-Course Exams (EOCEPs), is generally lower than the Oconee 01 district and the state averages, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups. White students and Gifted and Talented students rank in the bottom third of the state, while Low Socioeconomic Status and Disabled students perform better, ranking in the middle third. This suggests potential achievement gaps and the need to address the specific needs of different student populations.

Detail:

Public 9-12

130 Warrior Lane
Westminster, SC 29693

(864) 886-4530

District: Oconee 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
114^th of 235 South Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,405

Feeder schools for West-Oak High:

Elementary:	Fair-Oak Elementary
	Orchard Park Elementary
	Westminster Elementary
Middle:	West Oak Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 16.6

Number of students: 798

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.3%

Hispanic:

7.6%

African American:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West-Oak High ranks better than 51.5% of high schools in South Carolina. It also ranks last among 3 ranked high schools in the Oconee 01 School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.52. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at West-Oak High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.3%), Hispanic (7.6%), African American (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 69.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West-Oak High is 16.6, which is the 2^nd best among 3 high schools in the Oconee 01 School District. (See more...)

Compare West-Oak High employs 48 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West-Oak High is $13,405, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the Oconee 01 School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West-Oak High:

SchoolDigger ranks West-Oak High 114^th of 235 South Carolina public high schools. (See West-Oak High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Disabled students:

Gifted and Talented students:

Male students:

White students:

Oconee 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Oconee 01 21^st of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West-Oak High

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Rank History for all students at West-Oak High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2005	63.95	78^th	187	58.3%
2006	58.19	100^th	191	47.6%
2007	64.74	72^nd	191	62.3%
2008	67.84	62^nd	185	66.5%
2009	61.33	78^th	188	58.5%
2010	70.42	52^nd	199	73.9%
2011	41.94	124^th	199	37.7%
2012	47.29	119^th	202	41.1%
2013	41.71	126^th	203	37.9%
2014	56.67	95^th	210	54.8%
2015	37.09	133^rd	232	42.7%
2016	34.98	146^th	231	36.8%
2017	43.26	99^th	223	55.6%
2018	34.28	126^th	216	41.7%
2019	43.13	99^th	225	56.0%
2021	56.59	84^th	227	63.0%
2022	49.50	94^th	226	58.4%
2023	54.58	88^th	237	62.9%
2024	47.52	114^th	235	51.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West-Oak High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	32.90	137^th	214	36.0%
2019	45.73	87^th	217	59.9%
2021	63.71	52^nd	213	75.6%
2022	51.01	94^th	220	57.3%
2023	55.08	80^th	226	64.6%
2024	49.47	101^st	229	55.9%

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Rank History for Female students at West-Oak High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	35.03	133^rd	210	36.7%
2019	44.96	104^th	213	51.2%
2021	64.78	60^th	213	71.8%
2022	52.46	90^th	220	59.1%
2023	58.07	85^th	223	61.9%
2024	49.37	104^th	225	53.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at West-Oak High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	84.28	15^th	137	89.1%
2019	55.22	58^th	143	59.4%
2021	62.71	30^th	115	73.9%
2022	31.41	94^th	139	32.4%
2023	25.59	112^th	141	20.6%
2024	53.72	59^th	145	59.3%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at West-Oak High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	63.71	67^th	156	57.1%
2024	33.12	131^st	157	16.6%

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Rank History for Male students at West-Oak High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	32.55	133^rd	213	37.6%
2019	43.98	101^st	218	53.7%
2021	50.17	93^rd	215	56.7%
2022	47.98	102^nd	224	54.5%
2023	51.38	95^th	229	58.5%
2024	48.58	102^nd	228	55.3%

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Rank History for White students at West-Oak High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	12.76	170^th	185	8.1%
2019	20.77	152^nd	191	20.4%
2021	32.95	129^th	189	31.7%
2022	24.69	146^th	192	24.0%
2023	26.54	151^st	197	23.4%
2024	22.54	163^rd	196	16.8%

See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for West-Oak High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	808	59	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	868
1989	794	52	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	848
1990	760	51	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	814
1991	720	51	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	776
1992	758	56	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	820
1993	711	55	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	772
1994	755	51	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	815
1995	825	44	7	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	879
1996	825	44	7	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	879
1997	860	42	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	911
1998	824	44	4	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	882
1999	783	46	4	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	844
2000	778	45	7	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	836
2001	816	40	5	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	864
2002	845	49	2	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	905
2003	845	49	2	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	905
2004	836	58	2	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	903
2005	801	54	4	8	2	n/a	n/a	2	871
2006	824	55	6	12	0	n/a	n/a	3	900
2007	891	52	8	18	3	n/a	n/a	0	972
2008	903	48	6	26	3	n/a	n/a	3	989
2009	914	46	3	25	5	n/a	n/a	4	997
2010	908	47	7	27	2	n/a	n/a	2	993
2011	910	34	2	28	0	0	13	0	987
2012	892	33	1	34	2	0	15	0	977
2013	897	40	3	37	2	0	13	0	992
2014	920	43	2	33	1	0	15	0	1014
2015	874	39	1	34	0	0	13	0	961
2016	864	34	3	28	1	0	18	0	948
2017	825	23	3	23	0	0	30	0	904
2018	790	20	2	39	0	0	28	0	879
2019	730	24	2	40	0	0	21	0	817
2020	708	24	2	39	1	0	25	0	799
2021	709	26	3	47	2	0	24	0	811
2022	699	29	5	44	3	0	22	0	802
2023	703	25	8	52	3	1	21	0	813
2024	681	23	9	61	1	1	22	0	798

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West-Oak High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	868	47.8	18.1	n/a
1989	848	49.1	17.2	n/a
1990	814	47.6	17.1	n/a
1991	776	45.1	17.2	5.9
1992	820	46.3	17.7	9.4
1993	772	45.4	17.0	12
1994	815	53.6	15.2	12.8
1995	879	53.3	16.5	12.1
1996	879	53.3	16.5	12.1
1997	911	50.8	17.9	13
1998	882	54.4	16.2	16.6
1999	844	56.6	14.9	18.2
2000	836	63.3	13.2	21.2
2001	864	54.3	15.9	24.5
2002	905	55.5	16.3	35.6
2003	905	55.5	16.3	35.6
2004	903	55.5	16.3	40.2
2005	871	57.2	15.2	45.7
2006	900	57.7	15.6	45.4
2007	972	74.2	13.1	50.6
2008	989	63.9	15.5	45.5
2009	997	65.7	15.2	51.6
2010	993	58.5	16.9	50.4
2011	987	57.0	17.3	50.1
2012	977	59.0	16.5	53.3
2013	992	59.0	16.8	48.1
2014	1014	62.5	16.2	53.2
2015	961	60.0	16.0	56.2
2016	948	58.0	16.3	47.6
2017	904	57.0	15.8	49.3
2018	879	54.0	16.2	55.2
2019	817	52.5	15.5	43
2020	799	50.0	15.9	46.4
2021	811	51.0	15.9	43.6
2022	802	50.0	16.0	51.2
2023	813	51.0	15.9	74.7
2024	798	48.0	16.6	69.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West-Oak High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	868	47.8	18.1	n/a
1989	848	49.1	17.2	n/a
1990	814	47.6	17.1	n/a
1991	776	45.1	17.2	5.9
1992	820	46.3	17.7	9.4
1993	772	45.4	17.0	12
1994	815	53.6	15.2	12.8
1995	879	53.3	16.5	12.1
1996	879	53.3	16.5	12.1
1997	911	50.8	17.9	13
1998	882	54.4	16.2	16.6
1999	844	56.6	14.9	18.2
2000	836	63.3	13.2	21.2
2001	864	54.3	15.9	24.5
2002	905	55.5	16.3	35.6
2003	905	55.5	16.3	35.6
2004	903	55.5	16.3	40.2
2005	871	57.2	15.2	45.7
2006	900	57.7	15.6	45.4
2007	972	74.2	13.1	50.6
2008	989	63.9	15.5	45.5
2009	997	65.7	15.2	51.6
2010	993	58.5	16.9	50.4
2011	987	57.0	17.3	50.1
2012	977	59.0	16.5	53.3
2013	992	59.0	16.8	48.1
2014	1014	62.5	16.2	53.2
2015	961	60.0	16.0	56.2
2016	948	58.0	16.3	47.6
2017	904	57.0	15.8	49.3
2018	879	54.0	16.2	55.2
2019	817	52.5	15.5	43
2020	799	50.0	15.9	46.4
2021	811	51.0	15.9	43.6
2022	802	50.0	16.0	51.2
2023	813	51.0	15.9	74.7
2024	798	48.0	16.6	69.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for West-Oak High

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,019 (9.4%)	$457 (4.2%)	$1,476 (13.6%)	$7,930 (73.1%)	$1,449 (13.3%)	$9,379 (86.4%)	$10,855
2020	$1,260 (9.8%)	$427 (3.3%)	$1,687 (13.2%)	$9,430 (73.6%)	$1,697 (13.2%)	$11,127 (86.8%)	$12,814
2021	$1,271 (9.5%)	$404 (3.0%)	$1,675 (12.5%)	$9,917 (73.9%)	$1,835 (13.7%)	$11,751 (87.5%)	$13,426
2022	$1,230 (10.0%)	$796 (6.5%)	$2,026 (16.4%)	$8,872 (71.9%)	$1,442 (11.7%)	$10,315 (83.6%)	$12,341
2023	$1,203 (9.0%)	$489 (3.6%)	$1,692 (12.6%)	$9,961 (74.3%)	$1,752 (13.1%)	$11,713 (87.4%)	$13,405

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West-Oak High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 99^th of 225 High schools	Ranks 88^th of 237 High schools	6.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (West-Oak High)	38.8	61.2	22.4%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Oconee 01)	68.9	73.6	4.7%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (South Carolina)	68.6	68.3	0.3%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (West-Oak High)	74.5	72.6	1.9%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Oconee 01)	72.8	66	6.8%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (South Carolina)	67.2	59.1	8.1%
End of Course English 1 (West-Oak High)	76.2	85.3	9.1%
End of Course English 1 (Oconee 01)	83.4	85.8	2.4%
End of Course English 1 (South Carolina)	78.9	84	5.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	817	813	0.5%
African American	24	25	4.2%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	2	8	300%
Hispanic	40	52	30%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	730	703	3.7%
Two or More Races	21	21
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43%	74.7%	31.7%

Schools Near West-Oak High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (2024)	EOCEP English 1 (2024)	EOCEP U.S. History and the Constitution (2024)	EOCEP English 2 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 End of Course	EOCEP English 1 End of Course	EOCEP U.S. History and the Constitution End of Course	EOCEP English 2 End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
West-Oak High	Public	9-12	130 Warrior Lane	Westminster	29693	Oconee County	Oconee 01	No	No	No	No	(864) 886-4530	798	48	16.6	69.5%	681 (85.3%)	23 (2.9%)	61 (7.6%)	9 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	22 (2.8%)	47.5	114^th of 235 public high schools	51.5%		54.6	88^th of 237 public high schools	62.9%	26	74.2	62.0	57.4	82.8	$13,405	$1,203	$489	$1,692	$9,961	$1,752	$11,713
Seneca High	Public	9-12	100 Bobcat Ridge	Seneca	29678	Oconee County	Oconee 01	No	No	No	No	(864) 886-4460	1,022	58	17.6	69.6%	590 (57.7%)	199 (19.5%)	122 (11.9%)	9 (0.9%)	9 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	93 (9.1%)	57	84^th of 235 public high schools	64.3%		52.1	102^nd of 237 public high schools	57.0%	18	55.2	70.1	61.4	89.2	$12,433	$709	$520	$1,229	$9,579	$1,624	$11,204
Hamilton Career and Technology Center	Public	9-12	445 Oconee Business Parkway	Westminster	29693	Oconee County	Oconee 01	No	No	No	No	(864) 886-4425	0	27	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Walhalla High	Public	9-12	4701 North Highway 11	Walhalla	29691	Oconee County	Oconee 01	No	No	No	No	(864) 886-4490	1,119	61	18.3	60.7%	865 (77.3%)	17 (1.5%)	195 (17.4%)	3 (0.3%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (3.0%)	63.7	66^th of 235 public high schools	71.9%		71.6	47^th of 237 public high schools	80.2%	19	75.6	70.1	59.7	91.3	$11,816	$554	$478	$1,032	$9,447	$1,337	$10,784
D. W. Daniel High	Public	9-12	140 Blue and Gold Boulevard	Central	29630	Pickens County	Pickens 01	No	No	No	No	(864) 397-2900	1,216	66	18.5	42.9%	906 (74.5%)	115 (9.5%)	74 (6.1%)	43 (3.5%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (6.1%)	75.4	35^th of 235 public high schools	85.1%		73.5	42^nd of 237 public high schools	82.3%	7	72.9	72.3	74.9	95.1	$10,020	$621	$525	$1,146	$7,662	$1,212	$8,874
Pendleton High	Public	9-12	7324 Highway 187	Anderson	29625	Anderson County	Anderson 04	No	No	No	No	(864) 403-2100	940	57	16.4	61.6%	696 (74.0%)	141 (15.0%)	43 (4.6%)	9 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (5.3%)	66.9	55^th of 235 public high schools	76.6%		77.8	32^nd of 237 public high schools	86.5%	23	80.7	63.7	71.4	90.2	$13,736	$464	$1,041	$1,505	$9,309	$2,923	$12,232

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