The mission of Anderson School District Four is to serve the individual and diverse needs of students. Our purpose is to provide safe learning environments and nurturing experiences that foster world class knowledge, skills, life characteristics, and community engagement.
Beginning in the early grades, we offer learning through STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math, while also building on the foundations in literacy and leadership. As students grow and mature, signature experiences are provided, which offer deeper learning through inquiry and research while connecting them to their natural talents. All students are encouraged to think in creative ways as they seek innovative solutions and ideas. At the middle school level, learners further develop transferable skills while building career readiness. And finally, as they move on to the high school, our Schools of Study provide a unique opportunity that truly integrates core and co-curricular programs within a comprehensive high school facility. The district is partnering with 2 other districts to open its own Career and Technology Center in August 2019 which will offer 11 different areas for workplace certifications.
Academic achievement, personal development, real world experiences, and good citizenship continue to serve as district goals for all students as they enter the real world equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge.
Highlights that support a successful 2016-2017 school year are as follows:
- 2017 SC READY data showed that in ELA and Math our students’ performance ranked in the Top Ten School Districts in 10 of the 12 areas tested.
- 2017 SC PASS data showed that in Social Studies and Science our students’ performance ranked in the Top Ten School Districts in 9 of the 10 areas tested.
- 2017 SC READY and SC PASS data showed that in ELA, Math, Social Studies, and Science our 6th grade students’ performance ranked in the Top Seven school districts in all areas tested.
- 2017 SC Ready scores for 3rd grade ranked Anderson Four 4th in the state for having the lowest percentage of students to score below Read to Succeed criterion.
- 74% of 2018 graduates qualified for LIFE/Palmetto Fellows Scholarships.
- Anderson School District 4 met 100% of the eight Perkins Performance Indicators. This annual report indicates success of CATE students in the areas of academic attainment, technical skill attainment, school completion, school graduation rates, career placement, and nontraditional participation/completion of career and technology programs.
- The 2018 graduating class of 195 seniors earned $3,764,191 in scholarship awards, including 11 Palmetto Fellows and 131 Life Scholarships.
- For the 3rd consecutive year, all six schools are in the SREB network, utilizing High Schools that Work and Making Middle Grades Work continuous improvement strategies.
- For the 3rd time, all schools have achieved the Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s Bronze National Recognition Award, making Anderson 4 the only South Carolina school district to have all of their schools recognized. Schools are on the 2018 annual list of America's #HealthiestSchools by achieving this honor.
- Anderson 4 was ranked 5th best school district in the state by School Digger based on state test performance.
- 100% of teachers district-wide were classroom active learning champions resulting in a $1,000 award for each school.
- Anderson 4 posted the highest district ACT score in Anderson County.
- The high school is among the 1% of high schools in the nation to achieve AP equity.
- The Agriculture Education Program celebrated its 100th anniversary.
- Three students have been accepted for the upcoming year to the Governor's School for Science and Mathematics.
