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Overall Niche Grade
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Academics
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Diversity
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Teachers
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College Prep
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Clubs & Activities
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Administration
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Sports
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Food
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Resources & Facilities
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W.J. Keenan High School is a public school located in COLUMBIA, SC. It has 725 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1. According to state test scores, 57% of students are at least proficient in math and 77% in reading.
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About W.J. Keenan High School...
- AP Offered
- Gifted Prog. Offered
- High School
- School District
- Richland County School District One
- South Carolina
- Columbia
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state reading/language arts assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
77%
Percent Proficient - Math
This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state math assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
57%
Average Graduation Rate
This is the percentage of 12th graders who graduated. Because states calculate graduation rates differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
87%
Average SAT
Average SAT composite score out of 1600, as reported by Niche users from this school.
1020
55
responses
Average ACT
Average ACT composite score out of 36, as reported by Niche users from this school.
AP Enrollment
11%
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Popular Colleges
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University of South Carolina
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Winthrop University
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College of Charleston
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Clemson University
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Francis Marion University
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University of South Carolina - Upstate
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Living in the Area
Columbia
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Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?Data Sources
Cost of Living
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Good for Families
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Housing
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Median Household Income
$54,095
National
$75,149
Median Rent
$1,105
National
$1,268
Median Home Value
$226,200
National
$281,900
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Culture & Safety
Poll
80%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.10 responses
Poll
90%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.10 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on
22 responses
Athletic Activities
36%
Prom
23%
National Honors Society
14%
Spirit Week
14%
Homecoming
5%
Pep rallies
5%
Teacher cadet
5%
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Students
Diversity
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Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
725
Free or Reduced Lunch
100%
92%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.12 responses
75%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.12 responses
92%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.12 responses
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Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
Student-Teacher Ratio may not be indicative of class size. It is calculated using the reported number of students and full-time equivalent teachers.
13:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
Average salary for all teachers within the district.
$67,746
Teachers in First/Second Year
10.9%
81%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.16 responses
88%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.16 responses
94%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.16 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
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Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
Expenses Per Student
$17,179/ year
National
$12,239
89%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.19 responses
74%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.19 responses
53%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.19 responses
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W.J. Keenan High School Reviews
Rating 3.95 out of 5 128 reviews
Rating 5 out of 5
At Keenan, I was involved in some sort of extracurricular activity. I participated in the illustrious marching band my 9th and 10th grade year. I also played varsity basketball from 9th to 10th grade where we won three state championships. I participated in volleyball and track and field my 11th and 12th grade year. I did this all while maintaining a 3.0 gpa.
- Alum
- 2 months ago
Rating 3 out of 5
My experience with Keenan High School has been a rollercoaster. I for the most part have become very close with my teachers, they are helpful and very understanding. They care about their students passing, and make sure to cater to our emotional needs as much as possible at least in my experience. I’ve had some teachers who I wasn’t very fond of but for the most part I’ve liked my administrators and teachers.
- Senior
- 7 months ago
Rating 4 out of 5
During my experience at W.J Keenan High, I learned not just academics but life skills and how to stay on top of my books. This school not only challenged me to go be something but reminded each and every student why we walked in those double doors, for not just a high school diploma but a degree outside of this. W.J Keenan offers many outside education services such as Midlands Technical School and even Hayward classes. Early learning education start to further your academics along your transcript and defiantly college ready.
- Other
- 11 months ago
