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Eau Claire High

4800 Monticello Road, Columbia, SC, 29203

About Eau Claire High

Columbia, South Carolina is home to Eau Claire High, a public high school. It is one of nine high schools in Richland School District One and serves students in grades 9 through 12. The school has between 700 and 800 students, and there is one teacher for every 15 students. This means that teachers can help students with their problems and give them focused academic instruction. Eau Claire High is one of the best schools because it has programs that prepare students for college and is committed to helping them grow. It offers Advanced Placement® courses, and 16% of students take them. Students also take tests like the SAT and ACT to see if they are ready for college and to do well after high school. 11% of students are good at math, and 38% are good at reading and writing. There are a lot of different kinds of students at the school. 98% of them are minorities and 100% of them are economically disadvantaged. The amount of money spent on each student is in line with district standards and helps with teaching and student services.

Eau Claire High Contact Information

Address

4800 Monticello Road, Columbia, SC, 29203

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Phone

(803) 735-7600

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 11%
Reading 38%
State average proficiency is 11% in Math and 38% in Reading.
48
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
599
Total Students
$50059
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 194 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Eau Claire High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 2.17%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 11.19%
Black 83.14%
Two+ Races 3.51%
Native Am. 0%
White
2.17%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
11.19%
Black
83.14%
Two+ Races
3.51%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 599
52.25%
313 Female
47.75%
286 Male

Student Population

599 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

199 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Eau Claire High School is actively improving its career and technical education programs so that students can get real-world experience in fields that are in demand in the area. The school recently held events to honor students' achievements and has been working with the rest of the district to make campus facilities and technology more accessible. With these changes, all students will have the tools they need to follow their interests and reach their long-term career goals.

FAQ

Q1. Are students able to look into STEM options?

Ans. Yes, for sure! There are science, technology, engineering, and math programs that let students learn through practical activities.

Q2. Are there any programs that are creative?

Ans. Yes, students can be creative through practical activities music, drama, and visual arts.

Q3. What is the goal of Eau Claire High?

Ans. Eau Claire High wants to give students a challenging academic program while also encouraging them to be responsible, involved, and lifelong learners.

Q4. How does Eau Claire High keep things positive?

Ans. A safe and productive learning environment is built on respect, accountability, and inclusion.

Q5. Do students get help getting ready for college?

Ans. Yes, of course! Students can take the SAT and ACT and get help planning for college.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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