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Preschool | Grades 6-12 | SC Department of Juvenile Justice

Birchwood High School is located in Columbia, SC and is one of 4 schools in Sc Department Of Juvenile Justice School District. It is a alt. school that serves 179 students in grades 6-12.

Alternative schools are public schools that offer nontraditional education for students whose needs cannot be met in a regular, special education, or vocational school. While alternative schools are distinct from regular, special education, and vocational schools in their teaching approach or classroom environment, they can provide similar services and/or curriculum for students. Alternative schools include schools for potential dropouts, residential treatment centers for substance abuse, schools for chronic truants, and schools for students with behavioral problems. See Birchwood High School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Birchwood High School had 7 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Birchwood High School's students and teachers. more

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5000 Broad River Rd, Columbia, SC 29212

(803) 896-9114

SC Department of Juvenile Justice

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Juvenile Justice School 0.1 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5
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New Heights School 0.2 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5
Willow Lane School 0.5 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5
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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 179

6% 94%

Student Economic Level (2010)

In 2010, Birchwood High School had 99% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. South Carolina had 54% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

Black

82%

White

17%

Hispanic

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7:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Birchwood High School had 7 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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About the PASS

What is it?

The Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in English/language arts, math, social studies, writing, and science.

How is it Scored?

Students are scored at four levels: below basic, basic, proficient, and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

About the HSAP

What is it?

The High School Assessment Program (HSAP) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students in grade 10 are assessed in English/language arts and math.

How is it Scored?

Students receive a score of 1-4. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 2, in order to meet standards and pass the test.

About the PACT

What is it?

The Palmetto Achievement Challenge Tests (PACT) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in English/language arts, math, social studies, and science.

How is it Scored?

Students are scored at four levels: below basic, basic, proficient, and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

English Language Arts

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Palmetto Achievement Challenge Tests (PACT) Results (2007)

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23%

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Mathematics

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15%

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22%

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68%

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Science

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17%

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64%

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Social Studies

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23%

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66%

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Mathematics

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70%

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English Language Arts

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Science

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63%

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Social Studies

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69%

Palmetto Achievement Challenge Tests (PACT) Results (2008)

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18%

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30%

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69%

Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) Results (2009)

Mathematics

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70%

Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) Results (2009)

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18%

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23%

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71%

Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) Results (2009)

Social Studies

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10%

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10%

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60%

Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) Results (2009)

English Language Arts

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25%

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24%

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68%

Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) Results (2009)

Mathematics

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Social Studies

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21%

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70%

Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) Results (2009)

Writing

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19%

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21%

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68%

Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) Results (2009)

Writing

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70%

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English Language Arts

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Mathematics

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Social Studies

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Writing

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Language Arts

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47%

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51%

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86%

High School Assessment Program (HSAP) Results (2010)

Math

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31%

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37%

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82%

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English Language Arts

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27%

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34%

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68%

Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) Results (2011)

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Language Arts

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32%

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49%

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89%

High School Assessment Program (HSAP) Results (2011)

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Math

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16%

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30%

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81%

High School Assessment Program (HSAP) Results (2011)

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Birchwood High School

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How is it Scored?

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