Enrollment
1,118
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Walhalla, SC
Walhalla High
Federal NCES profile for Walhalla High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450306000842
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walhalla High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Walhalla · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 56.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Walhalla High has class sizes larger than 89% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walhalla High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Walhalla, SC.
School address
District: Oconee 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450306000842 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.7%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Walhalla High compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Walhalla High
Walhalla High is a higher-need, large high school in Walhalla, South Carolina, enrolling 1,118 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.7:1 is larger than about 89% of South Carolina schools and 24% above the 14.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 56.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in South Carolina, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,118 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Among 142 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #123, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 38/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 373 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 252 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,118 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Oconee 01 also operates Seneca High (1,051 students) and Walhalla Middle (857 students) alongside Walhalla High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Walhalla High compares
Walhalla High on the metrics families compare, against South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.7% | ▼ 23% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,118 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,118
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 89% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,875
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
162
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 76.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.6, Walhalla High is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oconee 01, which includes Walhalla High.
$13,875
Per student
-5%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.4%
State 39.2%
Federal 18.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Walhalla High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seneca High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walhalla Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Seneca Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West-Oak High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Oak Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walhalla High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,118 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Walhalla High
How many students attend Walhalla High?
Walhalla High has 1,118 students enrolled. It is a high school in Walhalla, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walhalla High?
The student-teacher ratio at Walhalla High is 17.7:1, which is 24% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walhalla High?
56.7% of students at Walhalla High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walhalla High?
The largest demographic group at Walhalla High is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in Walhalla, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walhalla High?
Walhalla High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Walhalla High rank among public schools in Walhalla?
By Resource Investment Index, Walhalla High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Walhalla, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Walhalla on the city page.
Is Walhalla High a good school?
Walhalla High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of South Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Oconee 01?
Besides Walhalla High, Oconee 01 also operates Seneca High (1,051 students), Walhalla Middle (857 students), and Seneca Middle (829 students). See the Oconee 01 district page for the complete list.
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