Summary:
Carolina Forest High is a public high school located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 3,059 students. The school is part of the Horry 01 school district, which is ranked 9th out of 75 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Carolina Forest High consistently performs well on state assessments, with high proficiency rates in core subjects like Algebra, English, and U.S. History. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had an 85.01% proficiency rate in Algebra, compared to the state average of 72.5%. The school's student population is also more racially diverse than the surrounding schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and Asian students. This diversity is a key strength of the school, and it has a strong track record of student success, as evidenced by its high rankings among Conway High, Socastee High, Coastal High School, Myrtle Beach High, Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM), HCS Early College High, and HCS Scholars Academy High.
Carolina Forest High offers a variety of specialized programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual enrollment opportunities, and a STEM-focused curriculum. While the school has a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, it has been able to maintain strong academic performance and student outcomes, suggesting that the school is effectively supporting and meeting the needs of students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's consistent performance across various student subgroups, including female students, male students, African American students, Hispanic students, and students with disabilities, further demonstrates its commitment to providing a high-quality education to all students, regardless of their background or demographic.
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Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
Horry 01
SchoolDigger Rank:
36th of 235 South Carolina High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,330
Feeder schools for Carolina Forest High:
Student/teacher ratio: 19.5
Number of students: 3,059
Racial breakdown:
White:
63.5%
Hispanic:
17.1%
African American:
12.2%
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Two or more races:
4.8%
Asian:
2.1%
American Indian:
0.2%
Pacific Islander:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.8%
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