Serving 414 students in grades 9-12, Latta High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Latta High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Latta High School is 0.54, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Latta High School?
The graduation rate of Latta High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Latta High School?
414 students attend Latta High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Latta High School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Latta High School?
Latta High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Latta High School offer ?
Latta High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Latta High School part of?
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