Aiken High School (Aiken, South Carolina)
Aiken High School is a four-year public high school located in Aiken, South Carolina, United States.
| Aiken High School | |
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| Address | |
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449 Rutland Dr , United States | |
| Coordinates | 33.578°N 81.713°W |
| Information | |
| Type | High school |
| Established | 1888 |
| School district | Consolidated School District of Aiken County, Area 1 |
| Principal | Jason Holt |
| Teaching staff | 83.00 (on a FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12[1] |
| Enrollment | 1,345 (2018-19)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 16.20[1] |
| Campus size | 50 acres (20 ha) |
| Campus type | Suburban[1] |
| Color(s) | Green and gold |
| Nickname | Hornets |
| Website | aikenhs |
Sports
Aiken High School's mascot is the Hornet.
Aiken won the South Carolina AAAA football championship in 1992.[2] The school was ranked as high as No. 1 in South Carolina in basketball for the 2006–2007 season.
Aiken High's volleyball team won the class AAAA state championship in 2010.
History
Aiken High School was founded in 1888 by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, and named Aiken Institute. In 1935, the name was changed to Aiken High School. In 1955, Windsor High School of Windsor, South Carolina consolidated with Aiken high School.[3]
Notable alumni
- William Perry - NFL player
- Jamal Reynolds - NFL player
References
- "Aiken High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
- jtimmerman@aikenstandard.com, Jeremy Timmerman. "Coaches recall Hornets remarkable run to the 1992 state championship".
- "History of Aiken High School".
External links
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