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Brookland-Cayce Senior High School

Public | 9-12 | 1145 students

 

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Posted August 29, 2011

Nothing new to report here, except a declining rating. This School is a "6" now. A new principle and a new overpaid football coach sums up a school in flux, teetering on the verge of further decline. Why spend money on football, when the other sports are ignored. My son even had to buy his track uniform last year - and it was 20 sizes too small.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 29, 2011

Thinks that when a child is HAPPY to go to school and the teachers are putting efforts into making it fun for the student to learn then that s a GREAT school
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 3, 2010

BCHS has dedicated teachers and administration. The community and alumni are the best ever in giving support in funding for the benefit of educating students. Parent are supportive of school policies almost all of the time. As a teacher, I am highly satisfied with BCHS.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted October 30, 2009

Excellent school and excellent math department!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 7, 2009

I have been very pleased so far. I have had a problem getting in touch with the guidance counseler but other than that the teachers and the principal have been great.
—Submitted by a parent


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.

About these ratings

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.

261 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
88%
Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

262 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
81%
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 Students88%
Female93%
Male84%
African-American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Subsidized meals83%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled61%
Not disabled92%
English language learners75%
Proficient in English89%
Non-migrant88%

Math

All Students77%
Female80%
Male75%
African-American61%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled41%
Not disabled84%
English language learners59%
Proficient in English79%
Non-migrant77%
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.

116 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
72%
Biology I

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

342 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
66%
English I

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

152 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
49%
Physical Science

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

235 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
86%
U.S. History and Government

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

268 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
42%
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 Students81%
Female84%
Male79%
African-American74%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White85%
Subsidized meals77%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled68%
Not disabled84%
English language learners69%
Proficient in English83%

Biology I

All Students84%
Female87%
Male81%
African-American66%
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
Multiracial100%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled57%
Not disabled86%
English language learners60%
Proficient in English86%

English I

All Students54%
Female65%
Male46%
African-American37%
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
Multiracial83%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White76%
Subsidized meals48%
Full-pay meals67%
Disabled38%
Not disabled57%
English language learners46%
Proficient in English56%

U.S. History and Government

All Students52%
Female42%
Male63%
African-American38%
Asiann/a
Hispanic39%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White60%
Subsidized meals39%
Full-pay meals61%
Disabled19%
Not disabled54%
English language learners38%
Proficient in English53%
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 58% 53%
Black 33% 36%
Hispanic 8% 6%
Asian 1% 1%
Two or more races 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 46%N/A55%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Scott Newman
Fax number
  • (803) 739-4970

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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1300 State St
Cayce, SC 29033
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