Aiken High School (South Carolina)

Aiken High School is a four-year public high school located in Aiken, South Carolina, United States. It is a part of Aiken County Public School District.

Aiken High School
Location
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449 Rutland Dr

29801

United States
33°34′41″N 81°42′47″W / 33.578°N 81.713°W / 33.578; -81.713
Information
TypePublic
Established1888 (138 years ago) (1888)
School district
Aiken County Public Schools
CEEB code410025
Principal
Angela Moore
Teaching staff
76.00 (on an FTE basis)[1]
Grades9–12[1]
Enrollment1,254 (2023-2024)[1]
Student to teacher ratio
16.50[1]
Campus size
50 acres (20 ha)
Campus type
Suburban[1]
ColorsGreen and gold
   
NicknameHornets
YearbookHornet
Websitewww.acpsd.net/o/ahs

History

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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.[2]

Athletics

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State championships

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  • Basketball - Girls: 1975[3]
  • Football: 1992[4]
  • Golf - Boys: 1952, 1953, 1975[5]
  • Tennis - Boys: 1996[6]
  • Track - Boys: 1950[7]
  • Volleyball: 2010, 2016, 2022[8]

Notable alumni

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See also

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References

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