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Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Sumter High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of South Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Sumter High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Sumter High School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Sumter High School's students and teachers. more
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High Schools Nearby
| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Sumter County Career Center 0.1 miles | n/a | |
| Wilson Hall School 2.5 miles | n/a | |
| St Francis Xavier High School 2.7 miles | n/a | |
| Sumter Academy 3.3 miles | n/a | |
| Lakewood High School 3.5 miles |  |
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In 2011, Sumter High School had 56% 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)
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In 2011, Sumter High School had 17 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 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 SAT
What is it?
The SAT Reasoning Test is a voluntary college admissions test used to assess critical thinking skills and student ability to analyze and solve problems.
Which Grades and Subjects?
The SAT Reasoning Test assesses high school students in three sections: math, critical reading, and writing. The scores reported are for 12th grade students who have taken the test in grades 11 or 12.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a score from 600 to 2400 by combining the test results from the three 800-point sections.
About the ACT
What is it?
The ACT is a national college admissions test used to assess student performance in high school curriculum areas.
Which Grades and Subjects?
The ACT Composite score is an average of English, math, reading, and science scores. The scores reported are for 12th grade students who have taken the test in grades 10, 11 or 12.
How is it Scored?
ACT scores range from a low score of 1 to a high score of 36.
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