Emerald High School
- Public
- GREENWOOD, SC
Public School
Emerald High School
- grade B minusOverall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- GREENWOOD, SC
- Rating 3.58 out of 5 169 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade C+
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade B minus
- College Prepgrade B
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade C+
- Health & Safetygrade C
- Administrationgrade B+
- Sportsgrade B+
- Foodgrade B minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C+
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Emerald High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
57%
Percent Proficient - Math
32%
Average Graduation Rate
82%
Average SAT
1100
132 responses
Average ACT
24
74 responses
AP Enrollment
15%
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Median Household Income
$42,336
National
$62,843Median Rent
$733
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$122,800
National
$217,500Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade C
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
47%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 15 responsesPoll
60%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 15 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
850
Free or Reduced Lunch
100%
56%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 16 responses69%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 16 responses81%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 16 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$53,753
Teachers in First/Second Year
9%
75%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 20 responses70%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 20 responses65%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 20 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade C+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
Expenses Per Student
$11,317 / year
National
$12,23968%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 22 responses36%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 22 responses32%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 22 responsesSimilar Schools
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It was a good high school despite there it being hardly funded, unclean, and lack of care from both students and teachers. One thing that can be improved is having an exterminator coming through WEEKLY to ensure that there are no bugs or mice trolling the hallways. Making sure the guidance counselors actually care for their students and giving them the best advice possible. Upgrading on textbooks is absolutely necessary. Teaching course on politics and crrent climate of America is also necessary!
Emerald is a very diverse high school containing students from various walks of life. It’s a great experience for students who’ve never seen a variety of different types of faces however, there are also some downsides to the school experience. The bathrooms of the school are not sanitary at all, and many of the teachers do not care to apply themselves to their craft, and assist students accordingly. The majority of the teachers that I have dealt with come to school everyday with a negative attitude which is indeed contagious to the other children. It’s as if there is no difference in maturity between teachers and students.Many of the teachers value cramming in as much information as possible as opposed to taking time to make sure students have a decent understanding of each subject. If I were in a position to change the environment of my school, I’d definitely work to train/hire teachers who value the well-being of students.
Emerald is a very friendly environment. The teachers at Emerald are willing to go out of their way to help students succeed. The students at Emerald look out for each other. This is shown through, "See something, Say something." This is a program that allows students to express something they saw that impacted someone or something in a negative way. The faculty and staff at Emerald push the students to challenge themselves and push themselves out of their comfort zone. The faculty and staff are very supportive through anything a student may be going through whether it is school-related or not. Emerald is a great school for not only academics and educational purposes but also for building friendships that will last a lifetime.