What grades does Gaffney High serve?

Gaffney High is a High school serving students in Gaffney, SC. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is Gaffney High located?

Gaffney High is located at Gaffney, SC in a town area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gaffney High?

Gaffney High has a student-teacher ratio of 17.6:1.

What schools are in Gaffney, SC?

Gaffney, SC is served by the local school district. Gaffney High is one of the High schools in the area.

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Gaffney High — School Calendar 2026-27

High|Gaffney, South Carolina|Cherokee 01

Gaffney, SC 29341

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Upcoming Events

Oct

Thu

9th Grade Football @ Indian LandEvent

Oct

Thu

JV Football vs. GreenvilleEvent

Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.

Oct

Fri

Varsity Football vs. Greenville (SENIOR NIGHT)Event

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Nov

Mon

Staff DevelopmentEvent

Check the staff notice for professional development session details.

Nov

Mon

No School - Teacher WorkdayStaff DayDistrict-wide

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Nov

Tue

Election Day - Schools ClosedEvent

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

1,878

Student:Teacher

17.6:1

Locale

Town

District

Cherokee 01

Econ. Disadvantaged

76.8%

Phone

(864)206-2000

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

Graduation Rate

82%

Chronic Absenteeism

19.8%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

13 courses offered

162 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

48 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

97 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

312 test takers

Athletics

4 sports, 28 teams

519 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.7:1

Worse than average in SC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

1,811

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

103

100% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,668

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,064

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$17,987

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 17%State 44%Local 39%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

30.2%

Below 150% poverty line

6.2%

Unemployment rate

11.0%

Uninsured residents

14.8%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,050

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

976

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

52%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

388 (40%)

Speech/Language Impairment

173 (18%)

Other Health Impairment

117 (12%)

Autism

111 (11%)

Intellectual Disability

62 (6%)

Emotional Disturbance

17 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,827

Current enrollment

Stable(-2% 5yr)

Coming Up

Thu, Oct 29, 2026

9th Grade Football @ Indian Land

Event

Thu, Oct 29, 2026

JV Football vs. Greenville

Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.

Event

Fri, Oct 30, 2026

Varsity Football vs. Greenville (SENIOR NIGHT)

Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Cherokee 01. Gaffney High follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day Holiday - Schools ClosedDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Staff Development/Teacher Workday-NO school for studentsDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Oct 19, 2026	Miss Cherokeean Sign-ups - Oct. 19th-23rd - in 9th grade or main building office	Event	—
Tue, Oct 20, 2026	Cross Country Region 2-4A Championship @ Travelers Rest	Event	—
Thu, Oct 22, 2026	9th Grade Foot ball vs. Woodruff Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.	Event	—
Thu, Oct 22, 2026	JV Football vs. Riverside Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.	Event	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	Varsity Football @ Riverside	Event	—
Thu, Oct 29, 2026	9th Grade Football @ Indian Land	Event	—
Thu, Oct 29, 2026	JV Football vs. Greenville Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.	Event	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	Varsity Football vs. Greenville (SENIOR NIGHT) Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.	Event	—
Mon, Nov 2, 2026	Staff Development Check the staff notice for professional development session details.	Event	—
Mon, Nov 2, 2026	No School - Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for the workday date and any schedule changes.	Staff Day	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Election Day - Schools Closed	Event	—
Fri, Nov 13, 2026	Deadline to purchase a Senior Ad for the Yearbook	Event	—
Wed, Nov 18, 2026	Quarter 2 Progress Reports	Event	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break - Schools Closed Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Event	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	End of Quarter 2	Event	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Half-day for Students	Event	—
Sat, Dec 19, 2026	No School - Christmas/Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Christmas/Winter Break	Event	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Staff Development Check the staff notice for professional development session details.	Event	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Staff Development/Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide Check the notice for workday details and any required preparation.	Staff Day	—
Thu, Jan 7, 2027	Report Cards/Parent-Student Data Conferences Check the school calendar for report card and conference dates.	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday - Schools Closed Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Event	—
Mon, Feb 8, 2027	Quarter 3 Progress Reports	Event	—
Wed, Feb 17, 2027	Mid-Winter Break - Schools Closed	Event	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	Staff Development/Teacher Workday Check the notice for workday details and any required preparation.	Event	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	No School - Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for the workday date and any schedule changes.	Staff Day	—
Tue, Mar 16, 2027	End of Quarter 3 Review the academic calendar for quarter dates and grade reporting details.	Event	—
Thu, Mar 18, 2027	Report Cards/Parent-Student Data Conferences Check the school calendar for report card and conference dates.	Event	—
Sat, Apr 3, 2027	No School - Spring BreakDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete spring break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	Spring Break - Schools Closed School closed for spring break. Check camp and childcare plans.	Event	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Apr 26, 2027	Quarter 4 Progress Reports	Event	—
Thu, May 20, 2027	Graduation Review the graduation notice for ceremony details and logistics.	Event	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	Half-Day for Students	Event	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Half-Day & Last Day for Students	Event	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Staff Development/Teacher Workday Check the notice for workday details and any required preparation.	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial DayDistrict-wide Check the calendar for holiday observance details.	Holiday	—