I am currently a student and i love this place to death. I fit in perfectly and the fine arts department is absolutely amazing. I wouldn't leave for the world.
—Submitted by a student
this school would rather have an automated answering machine call the parents to inform them that their student did not go to class. the school administration would rather not deal with a one on one conversation with a parent to inform them of a students behavior because it is in fact the schools faculty that condones it!!!! these kids are allowed to leave the school grounds at any given time of the day.no questions asked. I feel as a parent that i need to monitor the parking lot after i drop my son off just to make sure he doesnt leave. i hold my child responsible for his actions but i feel as though the school takes no measures in the safety of the students when they can just walk out whenever they please!!!! it is their responsibility to make sure these kids are in class.
—Submitted by a parent
Woodmont! i love this school! It's a great school. I'm not saying it just because. it really is. Academics are actually pretty great! Especially if your an incoming freshman, since you have 4 year long classes, it's easier. BEST SCHOOL EVER! Were pretty big on school spirit. The buildings new, discipline is something to not complain about and teachers here are great. Although there is some not very nice teachers, but all schools have that so get over it. Raising money is pretty easy here. Lunch is great!! Smoothies, frappuchinos & a bunch of other stuff. Administrators are straight up about the rules so its a great way to discipline. OVER ALL GREAT SCHOOL! Don't talk bad about this school if you not attending! :) I think this schools actually very enjoyable. Plus most if not all materials are updated and the staff is wondeful! Library is HUGE!!!! Theres a never ending about of resources, books and computers! SO that really helps! IF I WAS A PARENT I WOULD SEND MY KID HERE. : ) hope this review helped!
—Submitted by a student
I am a new teacher this year at Woodmont and was very pleased to discover that this is a wonderful school! I have been in other schools in Greenville county, both as a teacher and a parent, and Woodmont rates right up with the best! The students are the same as anywhere else although maybe a little friendlier and nicer to the teachers. Academically the top classes are very rigourous and the CP classes are challenging as well. Unlike other schools the administration here seems to sincerely care about the students and take extra measures to work with those who are seriously in danger of failing or dropping out. This is NOT the old Woodmont but a much improved version. I love it here!!
—Submitted by a teacher
This might be a great school if you look at the top 20% of the students, but the other 80% is the same old Woodmont, just in a pretty new building. We cannot get return calls from the principal to follow up after meeting on a particular issue that multiple parents have complained about (student teacher doesn't speak English). We are not happy with the school, the administration, and believe that there is too much freedom (parking lot) at this school. We also do not receive calls regarding absences, etc..... We received the first one this week; and updated our phone numbers with them several months ago.
—Submitted by a parent
Let's be honest. You can't just give a school 5 stars because you want it to be the best. This is an average school with little school spirit. The pep rallys are pathetic, everytime a student is late to class, a parent is annoyed by a phone call, and the SGA runs everything, giving no individual student input. However, academic success is pretty high, not considering the CPS classes. So there's an honest review from a student.
—Submitted by a student
I am a former student of Woodmont High School. Many people have often looked down on our school. Despite the reasoning, I would not have went to any other high school. Woodmont's falculty and staff are the best around. They really care about the students; unlike most high schools. Activities are always happening at Woodmont. Activities are planned by staff and even students. There is plenty of student involvement at this school which I think plays an important role in promoting learning. The students at Woodmont seem to all get along better than most people in those age groups. Yes, there are cliques just as you would find at any other school. Despite this however, the students get along quite well. People of all backgrounds 'hang out' together. Woodmont is a very diverse school and because of this you would think there would be many problems. Woodmont makes its diversity work.
I am a student at Woodmont High School. I think that all of the academics and sports teams are a good thing for us as students. This year they are not taking any slacking off or horseplay. I think that because of that the students are more aware of how important their education is. Also, the sports teams are a good thing because they tell you that you have to have good grades in all of your classes to stay on the team. So, if you are a student and you want to play bad enough, you will keep your grades up. Also, all of the clubs and teams keep us busy. Therefore, we won't have time to get into trouble and we will stay focused on our education and to better our reputation.
—Submitted by Anna Masters, a student
I attended Woodmont. Although I loved everything that Woodmont had to offer, I would have to say that the faculty and staff is the best that this state has to offer.
—Submitted by a former student
Woodmont is a great school. We may have our low points just like every other scholl but something good is happening to woodmont. I believe that woodmont will grow into a facinating learning environment. If you are interested in coming to woodmont plaese stop by; you want regret it!
—Submitted by a student
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The state average for English/Language Arts was 89% in 2012.
412 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
86%
2011
85%
2010
88%
2009
81%
Math
The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.
404 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
78%
2011
80%
2010
82%
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.
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.
The state average for Physical Science was 60% in 2011.
694 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
57%
2010
58%
2009
51%
U.S. History and Government
The state average for U.S. History and Government was 53% in 2012.
355 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
55%
2011
42%
2010
43%
2009
36%
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.
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.
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