Superintendent: Mr. King Laurence Board Chair: Dr. John Bradley Phone: 803-641-2428 District Address: 1000 BROOKHAVEN DR AIKEN, SC 29803 Student Enrollment:
22800
This indicator displays the End-of-Course test results for students in the four-year on-time graduation cohort file (includes graduates and non-graduates).
NOTE: Additional Achievement results disaggregated across subgroups can be found in the Download Data section of this website.
End-of-Course Assessment Results in Biology and US History and the Constitution
Biology - Scoring C or Higher
District 68.2% (593 / 869)
68.2%
State 47.0% (18371 / 39120)
47.0%
US History and the Constitution - Scoring C or Higher
NOTE: EOCEP scores in US History and the Constitution, and the corresponding SC ALT assessment in Social Studies, have been excluded from the Preparing for Success indicator rating for High Schools for the 2021-22 school year.
By Domains: (The cut score for "Overall" was used across all domains in order to provide comparative information. Does not necessarily reflect domain level readiness.)
Social Foundation
50.5%
52.2%
Language and Literacy
23.6%
29.8%
Mathematics
23.4%
28.1%
Physical Well-Being
51.9%
51.5%
First and Second Grade Students on Track for Success in ELA and Math
Our District
Statewide
%
N
%
N
Second grade students who are on track for success in English Language Arts at the third grade.
68.9%
1607
51.9%
49894
Second grade students who are on track for success in Mathematics at the third grade.
75.5%
1607
54.7%
49894
First grade students who are on track for success in English Language Arts at the second grade
70.0%
1577
53.2%
49892
First grade students who are on track for success in Mathematics at the second grade
76.0%
1577
58.8%
49892
Preparing for Success
Details Student Performance across District and State
The goal is that students who are learning the English language will become proficient in English within at least five years of their initial enrollment in public schools.
Percent of EL Students who met progress toward proficiency target
District 61.2% (1155 / 1887)
61.2%
State 54.3% (33790 / 62238)
54.3%
Percent of EL Students who Met Progress Toward Proficiency Target
61.2
Number of EL Students who Met Progress Toward Proficiency Target
1155
Number of EL Students included in Accountability Calculation
1887
Number of EL Students in EL Subgroup
1995
Graduation Rate
On-Time Graduation Rate
District 89.9% (1348 / 1499)
89.9%
State 83.8% (49072 / 58534)
83.8%
District Four-Year Cohort Graduation Rate
2019
2020
2021
2022
District
91.3
91.2
90.5
89.9
State
81.1
82.2
83.3
83.8
Additional Information
Our District
Change from Last Year
Annual Dropout Rate
2.8
Up from 2.4
Dropout Recovery Rate
5.1
Down from 5.5
D
S
ALL STUDENTS
89.9
83.8
D
S
African American
88.4
79.8
D
S
Asian Pacific Islander
90.3
93.6
D
S
American Indian
Data N/A
76.9
D
S
Hispanic
87.9
80.1
D
S
Caucasian
91.3
86.9
D
S
English Learner
90.1
78.0
D
S
Disabled
63.2
57.9
D
S
Not Disabled
93.0
87.8
D
S
Economically Disadvantaged
84.3
76.4
D
S
NonEconomically Disadvantaged
95.6
92.6
D
S
Male
86.2
79.5
D
S
Female
93.6
88.4
D
S
Migrant
Data N/A
81.1
D
S
Military Connected
95.5
92.6
D
S
Foster
Data N/A
42.3
D
S
Homeless
80.0
62.9
College and Career Readiness
Students in the graduation cohort who are college OR career ready
District 73.6% (1103 / 1499)
73.6%
State 65.8% (38486 / 58486)
65.8%
Students in the graduation cohort who are college AND career ready
District 34.3% (514 / 1499)
34.3%
State 29.0% (16977 / 58486)
29.0%
Students in the graduation cohort who are college ready
District 35.0% (525 / 1499)
35.0%
State 32.0% (18725 / 58486)
32.0%
Students in the graduation cohort who are career ready
District 72.8% (1092 / 1499)
72.8%
State 62.8% (36738 / 58486)
62.8%
Note: The new CCR results (as of 2020) cannot be compared to that of previous years because the cohort of students measured has changed from graduates to all students in the four year on-time graduation cohort (graduates and non graduates).
Additional Information
Our District
Change from Last Year
Percentage of Students from prior year graduating class enrolled in a two- or four-year college or technical college pursuing an associates degree, certificate, or diploma in Fall following graduation
66.3
Down from 74.5
Number of students in the graduation cohort who have completed FAFSA forms
815
Up from 724
Percent of students in the graduation cohort completing college applications
70.4
Up from 67.9
Percent of students in the graduation cohort eligible for LIFE scholarship
43.0
Down from 50.1
Percent of students in the graduation cohort eligible for Palmetto Fellows scholarship
4.9
No change
Career and Technical Education (CTE)
Number
Students enrolled in CTE courses
3818
CTE completers
423
Total students earning national or state credential
749
Industry Credentials earned by Career Cluster (A student may have earned multiple credentials)
Agriculture Food and National Resources
0
Architecture & Construction
2
Arts, A/V Technology & Communications
1
Business Management & Administration
78
Education & Training
23
Finance
0
Government & Public Administration
Data N/A
Health Science
135
Hospitality & Tourism
124
Human Services
24
Information Technology
0
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
0
Manufacturing
26
Marketing
0
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
0
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
17
Other *
506
College and Career Readiness Details
College Ready
Students in the graduation cohort who are college ready 35.0% (525 / 1499)
35.0%
Students in the graduation cohort who achieved an ACT composite score of 20 or higher 14.3% (214 / 1499)
14.3%
Students in the graduation cohort who achieved an SAT score of 1020 or higher 24.9% (374 / 1499)
24.9%
Students in the graduation cohort who earned an Advanced Placement (AP) score of three or higher 19.3% (290 / 1499)
19.3%
Students in the graduation cohort who earned an International Baccalaureate (IB) score of four or higher 0.0% (0 / 1499)
0.0%
Students in the graduation cohort who completed six hours of dual credit course work with a grade of C or higher 11.9% (178 / 1499)
11.9%
Students in the graduation cohort who scored a C or higher in any Advanced Level (A) Cambridge International Exam 1.5% (22 / 1499)
1.5%
Career Ready
Students in the graduation cohort who are career ready 72.8% (1092 / 1499)
72.8%
Students in the graduation cohort who have completed Career and Technical Education (CTE) with certification 20.3% (305 / 1499)
20.3%
Students in the graduation cohort who completed a state-approved work-based learning experience 3.2% (48 / 1499)
3.2%
Students in the graduation cohort who earned a platinum, gold, or silver certificate on the career readiness assessment 64.7% (970 / 1499)
64.7%
Students in the graduation cohort who took the ASVAB and scored 31 or higher 14.2% (213 / 1499)
14.2%
Students in the graduation cohort with a disability who successfully completed the South Carolina High School Employability Credential 0.3% (5 / 1499)
0.3%
The ACT
Average ACT Score Achieved by Students : English, Math, Reading, Science, Composite of all four tests
Average ACT Score Achieved by Students : Writing
Composite
English
Reading
Mathematics
Science
D
17.40
16.00
18.10
17.20
17.90
Composite
English
Reading
Mathematics
Science
S
18.50
17.30
19.10
18.20
18.80
Writing
D
5.40
Writing
S
5.80
Percent of Students Meeting ACT College-Ready Benchmarks
English Benchmark Score: 18
Math Benchmark Score: 22
Reading Benchmark Score: 22
Science Benchmark Score: 23
All 4 Subjects
33.60
16.50
28.40
19.80
12.10
ACT® benchmarks are scores on the ACT subject-area tests that represent the level of achievement required for students to have a 50% chance of obtaining a B or higher or about a 75% chance of obtaining a C or higher in corresponding credit-bearing first-year college courses. The ACT is a registered trademark of ACT, Inc.
Career Readiness Assessment
Percent of Students Earning Platinum, Gold, Silver, or Bronze Ready to Work (R2W) Certificate
Students who received a bronze Certificate
Students who received a silver Certificate
Students who received a gold Certificate
Students who received a platinum Certificate
Our District
33.4
25.1
11.7
7.2
Students who received a bronze Certificate
Students who received a silver Certificate
Students who received a gold Certificate
Students who received a platinum Certificate
Statewide
28.4
25.8
13.8
9.8
Percent and Number of Students Taking Career Readiness Assessment and Earning Ready to Work (R2W) Certificate
Total number of students who tested on all three tests.
Students who did NOT receive a Certificate
Students who DID receive a Certificate
Students who received a bronze Certificate
Students who received a silver Certificate
Students who received a gold Certificate
Students who received a platinum Certificate
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
Our District
2222
22.6%
502
77.4%
1720
33.4%
743
25.1%
557
11.7%
259
7.2%
161
Statewide
65329
22.0%
14390
78.0%
50939
28.4%
18579
25.8%
16886
13.8%
9047
9.8%
6427
Level score requirements for each certificate level
Certificate Level
Level Score Requirements
Certificate levels correspond to the skill requirements of profiled jobs in the ACT JobPro® database
Platinum
Minimum score of 6 on each of the three core subtests*
Indicates the skills required for approximately 99% of profiled jobs
Gold
Minimum score of 5 on each of the three core subtests*
Indicates the skills required for at least 93% of profiled jobs
Silver
Minimum score of 4 on each of the three core subtests*
Indicates the skills required for at least 69% of profiled jobs
Bronze
Minimum score of 3 on each of the three core subtests*
Indicates the skills required for at least 17% of profiled jobs
*The three core Career Readiness subtests are: Applied Mathematics,Reading for Information, and Locating Information.
Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate ®(IB)
Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) are rigorous programs dedicated to educational excellence. AP and IB courses provide a challenging educational program that prepares students for selective universities and colleges. AP exams are scored on a scale of 1-5; IB exams are scored on a scale of 1-7.
Percent of Exams with Passing Scores (AP: 3 OR higher/IB: 4 or higher)
43.3%
Data N/A
Number of Students Taking Exam
1257
Data N/A
Number of Exams Administered
2098
Data N/A
Dual Enrollment
This measure provides the percentage of students (11th and 12th grade students) enrolled in dual credit / dual enrollment classes during the school year who obtain a grade that provides college credit (grade of C or better).
Number of students enrolled in Dual Enrollment Courses
389
Percent of students enrolled in Dual Enrollment Courses
13.5%
Percent of 11th/12th grade students who completed six hours of dual enrollment course work with a grade of C or higher
8.7%
The SAT
The SAT is a standardized test often used in the college admissions process. Its' aim is to assess the student's readiness for college. The current test consists of two 800 point sections testing Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) and Mathematics. The highest composite score on the SAT is 1600. Most students take the test, which is offered several times per year, during their junior or senior year of high school. The district and state averages are included for comparison. State averages for SAT data are based on regular public schools and do not include private schools in the state.
Percent of Students Tested
Average Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Score
Average Math Score
Average Composite Score
Our District
60.2
513
486
999
Statewide
48.8
522
501
1023
The highest composite score on the SAT is 1600. For each of the two sections of the test, the highest score is 800.
Note: The new SAT data (as of 2017) cannot be compared to that of previous years because the redesigned SAT is a different assessment using a different scale.
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is designed to measure what students across the nation know and can do in 10 subjects areas, including mathematics, reading,
science, writing, the arts, civics, economics, geography and U.S. History. The main NAEP tests selected samples of the students population in grades 4, 8 and 12. Long-term trend assessments are given to
samples of students ages 9, 13 and 17.
Mathematics Grade 8 Inclusion Rates for Specific Subgroups
Percent Include
Students with Disabilities
92.0
English Language Learners
91.0
State Goals
Federal law requires that each state report card include long-term goals and measurements
of interim progress for all students and defined subgroups of students. This section reports the long-term goals
and performance of all students statewide. Information on subgroup performance may be found
in the "Download Data" section on the main page.
Baseline
Targets
Current Year
State Goals
2017
2020
2026
2035
2022
Percent scoring level 2 or above - English/ELA - All Students
74.2%
79.5%
82.1%
90.0%
74.8%
Percent scoring level 2 or above - Math - All Students
75.8%
79.5%
82.1%
90.0%
67.7%
Percent scoring level 3 or above - English/ELA - All Students
43.2%
47.7%
56.6%
70.0%
50.9%
Percent scoring level 3 or above - Math - All Students
46.0%
50.0%
58.0%
70.0%
41.3%
Percent of Students Graduating On-Time* (All Students)
82.6%
83.8%
86.3%
90.0%
83.8%
Percent of EL Students meeting 70% proficiency target
31.0%
37.4%
50.2%
70.0%
54.3%
*On-time graduation means graduation within four years of the initial enrollment in High School.
State Goals Defined As:
90% of Students at Level 2 or higher on following state assessments
70% of Students at Level 3 or higher on following state assessments
Level
Elementary/Middle Schools English language arts (ELA) and Math Based on SC READY Results
High School End-of-Course Assessment in English language arts (English 1) and Math (Algbra 1)
SC ALT*
Does Not Meet Expectations
F
Emerging
2
Approaches Expectations
D
Foundational
3
Meets Expectations
C
Increasing
Exceeds Expectations
B
Applied
A
*SC ALT - is an alternate assessment that is developed to meet the needs of students with significant disabilities who cannot particiapte in the regular assessment even with appropriate accommodations.
Student Engagement
Additional Information
Our District
Change from Last Year
Percent of Students (7th and 8th grade) enrolled in high school credit courses
36.2
Down from 42.3
Percent of students served by gifted and talented program
16.4
Down from 17.5
Percent of students retained
2.5
Up from 1.5
Principal's/Superintendent's/Director's years at school/district
Percent of 8th Graders with Individual Graduation Plan (IGP)
99.8
No change
Results of Teacher, Student, and Parent Opinion Surveys
Teachers
Students
Parents
Number of surveys returned
1140
14018
3140
Percent satisfied with learning environment
89.0%
81.9%
81.6%
Percent satisfied with social and physical environment
88.9%
81.5%
82.7%
Percent satisfied with school-home relations
Data N/A
90.5%
80.0%
Classroom Environment
Our District
Change from Last Year
Total Number of Teachers
1502
Down from 1546
Percent of K-3 teachers who are certified in Read to Succeed reading certification
N/AV
N/A
Percent of teachers with advanced degrees
59.8
Up from 58.7
Teacher attendance rate
91.5
Down from 93.8
Average teacher salary
$56,166
Up from $54,701
Percent of teachers on continuing contract
98.6
Down from 99.6
Percent of teachers returning from previous year - current year
85.0
Down from 87.9
Percent of teachers returning from previous year - three year average
88.0
No change
Percent of teacher vacancies for more than 9 weeks
2.1
Up from 0.8
Prime instructional time
83.7
Down from 86.8
Student-teacher ratio in core subjects
23.1 to 1
Up from 21.5 to 1
Percent of inexperienced teachers teaching in low poverty schools
18.6
N/A
Number of inexperienced teachers teaching in low poverty schools
67
N/A
Percent of inexperienced school leaders teaching in low poverty schools
11
N/A
Number of inexperienced school leaders teaching in low poverty schools
2
N/A
Percent of out-of-field teachers teaching in low poverty schools
6.6
N/A
Number of out-of-field teachers teaching in low poverty schools
24
N/A
Percent of inexperienced teachers teaching in high poverty schools
24.6
N/A
Number of inexperienced teachers teaching in high poverty schools
30
N/A
Percent of inexperienced school leaders teaching in high poverty schools
20
N/A
Number of inexperienced school leaders teaching in high poverty schools
2
N/A
Percent of out-of-field teachers teaching in high poverty schools
9.8
N/A
Number of out-of-field teachers teaching in high poverty schools
12
N/A
Percent of inexperienced teachers
22.4
N/A
Number of inexperienced teachers
327
N/A
Percent of out-of-field teachers
8.6
N/A
Number of out-of-field teachers
126
N/A
Inexperienced Teacher- a teacher with less than 4 years of experience. Inexperienced School Leader- a School Administrator that has not completed their formal evaluation process (Tier 1) Out of Field Teacher- a teacher teaching a course or courses outside their field of certification when a certification is required for that course.
ESSA regulations require states to post on their report cards information about teachers with emergency or provisional credentials. South Carolina does not award emergency or provisional credentials, thus that metric is not listed.
Student Safety
Evaluations By Parents
Percent Agree/Strongly Agree
Total Responses
“My child feels safe at school.”
87.1
3140
“My child’s teachers and school staff prevent or stop bullying at school.”
76.7
3140
Evaluations By Teachers
Percent Agree/Strongly Agree
Total Responses
“I feel safe at my school before and after hours.”
97.7
1140
“The rules for behavior are enforced at my school.”
78.9
1140
Unsafe Incident Information as reported in the 2021-2022 Incident Management System (IMS)
Number of Incidents
Have there been any incidents involving a firearm?
Yes
Was a homicide committed at your school?
No
Incidents of rape or attempted rape
4
Incidents of sexual assault (not rape)
17
Incidents of robbery w/ weapon
0
Incidents of robbery w/ firearm or explosive
0
Incidents of robbery w/out weapon
0
Incidents of physical attack w/ weapon
0
Incidents of physical attack w/ firearm or explosive
0
Incidents of physical attack w/out weapon
96
Incidents of threats of physical attack w/ weapon
1
Incidents of threats of physical attack w/ firearm or explosive
0
Incidents of threats of physical attack w/out weapon
449
Incidents of possession of firearm or explosive
6
Students with in-school suspensions
3651
Students with out of school suspensions
3208
Students expelled
58
School related arrests and referrals to law enforcement
31
Incidents of bullying and harassment
261
NOTE: For additional information, visit the National Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) website here: https://ocrdata.ed.gov/
Financial Data
District level Financial Information
Our District
Change from Prev Year
Average teacher salary
$56,166
Up from $54,701
Percent of expenditures for instruction
61.1
Up from 57.4
Percent of expenditures for teacher salaries
50.3
Down from 51.8
Average administrator salary
$89,524
Up from $88,626
Percent of students in poverty (TANF, Medicaid, SNAP, foster child, homeless or migrant)
62.7
Down from 64.1
Prior fiscal year State & Local Personnel Per Pupil Expenditure
$8,626
Up from 8046
Prior fiscal year Federal Personnel Per Pupil Expenditure
$933
Up from 724
Prior fiscal year State & Local Non-Personnel Per Pupil Expenditure
$963
Up from 924
Prior fiscal year Federal Non-Personnel Per Pupil Expenditure
$944
Up from 401
Prior fiscal year Total State & Local Per Pupil Expenditure
$9,589
Up from 8970
Prior fiscal year Total Federal Per Pupil Expenditure