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361 Pisgah Church Road
Columbia, SC 29203
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
:
9/
10
Top 20%
Tel: (803) 714-2500
Serving 719 students in grades 9-12,W.j. Keenan High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 719 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 20% in SC)Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
W.j. Keenan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
W.j. Keenan High School's student population of 719 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Magnet School
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
719 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
W.j. Keenan High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W.j. Keenan High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School
State Level (SC)
Overall Testing Rank
#191 out of 1154 schools
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
90%
31%
White
2%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Diversity Score
0.19
0.67
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Richland 01 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W.j. Keenan High School's ranking?
W.j. Keenan High School is ranked #191 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are W.j. Keenan High School often compared to?
W.j. Keenan High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eau Claire High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of W.j. Keenan High School?
The graduation rate of W.j. Keenan High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend W.j. Keenan High School?
719 students attend W.j. Keenan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of W.j. Keenan High School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W.j. Keenan High School?
W.j. Keenan High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does W.j. Keenan High School offer ?
W.j. Keenan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is W.j. Keenan High School part of?
W.j. Keenan High School is part of Richland 01 School District.
Nearby Public Schools
Popular comparisons: W.j. Keenan High School vs. Eau Claire High School
The nearest high school to W.j.Keenan High School is Manning High School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Dent Middle School (2.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Joseph Keels Elementary School (1.5 miles away)
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School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Manning High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Grades: 9-12 1.1 miles 502 Beckman Road
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 935-7203
1.1
9-12
n/a
Joseph Keels Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: PK-5 | 478 students 1.5 miles 7500 Springcrest Drive
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 736-8754
1.5
PK-5
478
Jackson Creek Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: PK-5 | 586 students 2 miles 7150 Trenholm Road Extension
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 790-3800
2
PK-5
586
A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: PK-5 | 353 students 2.1 miles 726 Easter Street
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 735-3417
2.1
PK-5
353
Dent Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: 6-8 | 1,035 students 2.5 miles 2721 Decker Boulevard
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 699-2750
2.5
6-8
1,035
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Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 719 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 20%)Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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