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T. L. Hanna High School

Public | 9-12 | 1789 students

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Posted May 16, 2011

I have three children that attended and graduated from this school. In addition, I taught here in the same school district. My advice depends on the type of student your child is. If your child is above average and college bound...by all means...this is the better school in Anderson. Conversely, if your child is a struggling student...MOVE...It has been my experience that this school does nothing to help these students achieve. They only care about the Who's Who students and the affluent.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 14, 2010

I enjoy coming to TLH but there are some things that can be improved on.
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 30, 2008

im a student here at hanna and i've loved it here for the past 4 years. RADIO yourr the besttttttt. :) this scholl is great! i highly recomendd.
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 23, 2005

The guidance counselors at this school are the best! They work very hard to see that each child has the information they need to succeed.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 16, 2005

I highly recommend Hanna High School as a school where students can choose to get involved in a variety of activities, and where they will receive a great education.I am a former Hanna teacher who has had teaching experience at 5 other high schools. My children attended the public schools in the area and we were very satisfied with their overall education.
—Submitted by jennifer butler, a teacher


Posted October 25, 2004

I'm not a parent, but an ex-student of Hanna, and I loved it. It had great opportunities available to those interested in them, but you could do as much or as little as you wanted; educationally and extra-curricularly. Like any other opportunity, it has to be taken advantage of. I was busy seven days a week, but had close friends who only went to class (most of the time). I had wonderful relationships with certain teachers and administrators, while some friends were constantly in ISS (In School Suspension). My point is that Hanna is a fantastic school, but if the student chooses not to take advantage of its opportunities, Hanna will seem like any other.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted October 11, 2004

Just saw the picture RADIO and I have a downsyndrome 46yr old son that was a waterboy, manager and asst. coach at Picayune High School, Picayune MS under Coach Ezell Lee now a state senator of MS and his son Dodd Lee for 30yrs. He died this past 8/20/04 and the team honored him in the papers, state and local and the team were pallbearers. He loved people and they loved him. Picayune #1 and Coach Dodd Lee#1 he would tell everyone. Thank GOD for schools like Hanna and Coaches like Harold Jones and the Lee's. Sincerely, Billie Blades, MOM and guardian
—Submitted by Billie Blades, a parent


Posted June 13, 2004

After sending my child to T.L. Hanna, I was appalled at the way things were at this school. I was told that this was the best school in the South, but I failed to see it. There was a lack of administrative leadership and support. I expect more from a school with such rave reviews.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 11, 2004

I have heard some reports about misbehaving students that are in my eyes out of control,If you have a child an or relative that is currently enrolled at TL Hanna High School, I highly recomend them to consiter to moving to another school such as Pickens High in Pickens. I hope you will proceed more with the advice given above. Sincerely, Concerned Parent!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 10, 2004

I'm a parent, but not of a student here. My family and I just watched 'Radio' and were in tears of joy at the outcome. What a great school you have. Hats off to you.
—Submitted by Stacy Rollins


Posted September 17, 2003

T.L.Hanna is a National Blue Ribon School and a State of South Carolina Palmetto's Finest recipiant. Award winning marching band as well as Jazz band. High academic achievment school. Beautiful building and great teachers for the most part.


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 89% in 2012.

432 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
91%
Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

430 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
88%
Scale: % level 2, 3, or 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the High School Assessment Program (HSAP) to test grade 10 students in English/Language Arts and Math. The HSAP is a high school graduation requirement. The HSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 2.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

All Students96%
Female99%
Male93%
African-American90%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Subsidized meals89%
Full-pay meals99%
Disabled63%
Not disabled99%
English language learners93%
Proficient in English96%
Non-migrant96%

Math

All Students89%
Female91%
Male87%
African-American70%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabled47%
Not disabled92%
English language learners93%
Proficient in English88%
Non-migrant89%
Scale: % level 2, 3, or 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the High School Assessment Program (HSAP) to test grade 10 students in English/Language Arts and Math. The HSAP is a high school graduation requirement. The HSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 2.

The different student groups are identified by the South Carolina Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 82% in 2012.

382 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
89%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 76% in 2012.

453 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
82%
English I

The state average for English I was 74% in 2012.

266 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
62%
Physical Science

The state average for Physical Science was 60% in 2011.

454 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
67%
U.S. History and Government

The state average for U.S. History and Government was 53% in 2012.

390 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
50%
Scale: % C, B, A

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) to test middle and high school sutdents in algebra 1, biology 1, English 1, and US history and government. The EOCEP provides tests in high school core courses and for courses taken in middle school for high school credit.The EOCEP is a standards-based test program, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score a C or above.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students86%
Female86%
Male86%
African-American80%
Asian72%
Hispanic93%
Multiracial75%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Subsidized meals82%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled58%
Not disabled89%
English language learners78%
Proficient in English86%

Biology I

All Students85%
Female86%
Male85%
African-American61%
Asian86%
Hispanic92%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled52%
Not disabled88%
English language learners93%
Proficient in English85%

English I

All Students66%
Female72%
Male61%
African-American46%
Asian67%
Hispanic88%
Multiracial67%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White83%
Subsidized meals53%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled35%
Not disabled70%
English language learners69%
Proficient in English66%

U.S. History and Government

All Students75%
Female70%
Male80%
African-American48%
Asian100%
Hispanic82%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Subsidized meals55%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabled50%
Not disabled77%
English language learners88%
Proficient in English75%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % C, B, A

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) to test middle and high school sutdents in algebra 1, biology 1, English 1, and US history and government. The EOCEP provides tests in high school core courses and for courses taken in middle school for high school credit.The EOCEP is a standards-based test program, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score a C or above.

The different student groups are identified by the South Carolina Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 64% 53%
Black 32% 39%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2%
Hispanic 2% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 35%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2600 Hwy 81 North
Anderson, SC 29621
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Phone: (864) 260-5110

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