Summary:
Denmark Olar High is a public high school serving 183 students in grades 9-12 in Denmark, South Carolina, a small town in the Bamberg 03 school district. The school has a student population that is predominantly African American (96.72%), which is significantly higher than the racial compositions of nearby schools like Williston-Elko High, Barnwell High, and Edisto High.
Academically, Denmark Olar High faces significant challenges, with student performance on End-of-Course (EOCEP) exams lagging behind both the Bamberg 03 district and the state of South Carolina. For example, in Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2, only 50% of Denmark Olar High students scored proficient or better, compared to 73.39% for the district and 68.32% for the state. The school's performance on various student subgroups, such as female students, male students, African American students, and low socioeconomic status students, is consistently among the lowest in the state.
The high percentage of students (98.36%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Denmark Olar High indicates that the school serves a population facing significant economic challenges, which likely contributes to the school's lower academic performance. While Denmark Olar High and the nearby schools are all located in the same general region, their academic performance and student demographics vary significantly, suggesting that factors beyond just geographic proximity, such as district-level policies, community resources, and school-specific initiatives, play a crucial role in shaping a school's outcomes. These insights offer valuable information that could inform targeted interventions and support programs to address the specific needs of the Denmark Olar High community.
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