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#596 of 1,176 schools in SC
West-oak High
High School · Oconee 01 · Westminster, SC
An Oconee 01 high school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
130 Warrior Lane, Westminster, SC 29693
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 80% proficient (2022)
- 78.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at West-oak High score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 9 points since 2019, reaching 69% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West-oak High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 2Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,850/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Westminster), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,384
Median home value
$168,600
Median rent
$838/mo
College educated
17.2%
Homeownership
77.8%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29693; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Oconee 01
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #10 of 16
- District spending per student
- $14,323NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
West-oak High is listed in Oconee 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West-oak High
West-oak High is a public high school in Westminster, SC, part of Oconee 01, serving approximately 798 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #596 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West-oak High
What grades does West-oak High serve?
West-oak High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend West-oak High?
West-oak High has an enrollment of approximately 798 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West-oak High?
The student-teacher ratio at West-oak High is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West-oak High rank in SC?
West-oak High ranks #596 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is West-oak High's MySchoolScout rating?
West-oak High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at West-oak High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West-oak High has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is West-oak High a charter school?
No, West-oak High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West-oak High a Title I school?
No, West-oak High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West-oak High?
69.5% of students at West-oak High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 798
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Oconee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.2%
- Phone
- (864) 886-4530
- 4-Year Graduation
- 78.0%
- Area population (ZIP 29693)
- 13,826
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 46
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29693; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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