Summary
Saluda High is a public high school in Saluda, South Carolina, serving 694 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Saluda 01 school district, which is ranked 62 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Saluda High has consistently ranked in the bottom half of South Carolina high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past 5 years. The school struggles across various student subgroups, ranking particularly low for Hispanic students, English Language Learners, African American students, low-socioeconomic status students, and gifted and talented students. Saluda High's test scores are significantly below the state averages across all End-of-Course (EOC) exams, and the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 14.9% to 24.7% in recent years, well above the state average.
Compared to nearby schools, Mid-Carolina High School outperforms Saluda High across various metrics, including test scores, graduation rates, and student-teacher ratio. Saluda High's performance has also declined over the past 5-10 years, with its statewide ranking dropping from the top half of schools to the bottom 15%. The school's per-student spending, ranging from $11,500 to $12,200, is lower than the nearby schools, suggesting it may be underfunded compared to its peers, which could contribute to its poor academic performance.
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