Well performing large schools aren’t always easy to find, but Wando High School not only raises that bar, it also sets it. As a 5A public high school, one generally with more than 2500 students, Wando excels in both academics and athletics and has an overall reputation of excellence.
Serving grades nine through twelve in the East Charleston/Mt. Pleasant area, Wando offers more than 200 academic courses including Advance Placement, honors, dual credit and applied technology. In addition to the core subjects of English, math, science and social studies, the school offers foreign language classes in French, German, Latin and Spanish. Electives include marching band, orchestra, drama, dance, chorus and the visual arts. Career and Technical Education classes are also available in nearly a dozen disciplines including business management, finance, health science, hospitality management and human services, and there is an Air Force JRTOC unit on campus. Wando has a 93 per cent graduation rate.
The secret to Wando High School’s success is its use of a small learning communities structure that helps students feel connected both socially and academically. The Ninth Grade Academy helps freshmen learn responsibility and make decisions about their future. Grades 10 through 12 are organized into four career-related Schools of Study, and the AP Academy encourages student to pursue a rigorous course of study. All students are expected to create a personal plan for post-graduation education or career.
Wando High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
1000 Warrior Way,
Mount Pleasant, SC
Charleston County School District
School Details
Head of School
Lucy G. Beckham
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
92%
Reading Proficiency
96%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
92%
Niche Grade
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Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
96%
Math Proficiency
92%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
153
Full Time Teachers
153
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
600
Verbal
620
Average ACT
27
Math
25
English
27
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
30
AP Pass Rate
81.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
English
90.9%
State Average
1.3%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
299:1
Student Diversity
Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%
White
80.4%
Black
10.4%
Hispanic
3.9%
Two or more races
3.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Clemson University
1,182 Students
University of South Carolina
1,178 Students
College of Charleston
963 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
296 Students
Winthrop University
287 Students
Coastal Carolina University
282 Students
Wofford College
279 Students
University of Georgia
248 Students
Furman University
239 Students
Auburn University
180 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
337 Students
Biology
320 Students
Psychology
265 Students
Nursing
193 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
171 Students
Computer Science
125 Students
Marketing
115 Students
Engineering
105 Students
Political Science and Government
82 Students
Education
75 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/21/2024
The teachers and staff are very positive and helpful and can tell that they want to help you succeed in your academic career. I suppose the worst experience was just some of the students because fights would break out sometimes around the school. I would like to see a more positive student atmosphere change for the better and not detur new students from attending with the negative energy.
7/31/2024
I would like to see the English Department better their style of teaching as almost every student at Wando has had a bad experience with at least one of their English teachers. I feel they are very rude and grade harsh without actually teaching the proper way to write. The guidance counselors also do a poor job at communicating how to become college ready.
4/30/2024
As a student in Wando High School ,you not only gain knowledge on different areas gives you opportunities to learn in advance.Attending Wando High School will reward you greatly not only after graduating but also in the future, either you will pursue college or find a job.
GreatSchools Reviews
10/21/2024
I have had two kids go through Wando High School. I cannot say enough wonderful things about this school. Admin is amazing. They are always willing to meet with kids and /or staff to answer questions or concerns. Our experience with the school counselors has always been great. Our counselor makes su...
7/8/2024
I have had 3 kids graduate from here. They were all more than ready for college so classes or not. You can graduate with a year + of college credit. If you are not college bound, you are still set up to succeed with skills like automotive, cosmetology, culinary, pharmacy tech, and more.Parent / teac...
3/11/2024
We have several children who have all had a wonderful experience at Wando! The education was top notch and the opportunities are limitless. Our two oldest graduated with YEARS of college credit. Also as mom of a minority student we found Wando to be totally inclusive. So grateful for such an amazing...
2/28/2023
Students at this school are openly racist and homophobic. Administration is absolutely horrible. No one (admin, staff, principal, etc) actually cares about your student unless you've made them look good somehow. Homeschool your children instead, I recommend looking at K¹² Online School.
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