Serving 219 students in grades 10-12, Sc Governor's School For Arts And Humanities ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 219 students
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in SC)
- Math Proficiency: ≥50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sc Governor's School For Arts And Humanities ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Community Size
School Overview
Sc Governor's School For Arts And Humanities's student population of 219 students has grown by 80% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
219 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sc Governor's School For Arts And Humanities is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥50%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
9%
13%
Black
13%
31%
White
72%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Sc Governor's School For Arts And Humanities often compared to?
Sc Governor's School For Arts And Humanitiesis often viewed alongside schools like Greenville Technical Charter High School, Greenville Senior High Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% SC state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sc Governor's School For Arts And Humanities?
The graduation rate of Sc Governor's School For Arts And Humanities is 90-94%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Sc Governor's School For Arts And Humanities?
219 students attend Sc Governor's School For Arts And Humanities.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Sc Governor's School For Arts And Humanities students are White, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Sc Governor's School For Arts And Humanities offer ?
Sc Governor's School For Arts And Humanities offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sc Governor's School For Arts And Humanities part of?
Sc Governor's School For Arts And Humanities is part of Governor's School For The Arts And Humanities School District.
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