ENROLLMENT: 1,400
GENERAL LOCATION: Lower Richland
SCHOOL MASCOT: Diamond Hornets
SCHOOL COLORS: Black & Gold
GRADES: 9-12
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 21

OUTSTANDING FEATURES/PROGRAMS:
Advanced Academic Program (AAP)
High School Scholars (HSS) Program
Advanced Placement (AP) Program
Comprehensive high school, including vocational courses
Smaller Learning Communities--Schools of Arts and Humanities, Business and Engineering, Health and Human Services, Freshman Academy
College Summit
Diagnostic/remedial services
Parent University
Visual and performing arts, including symphonic and concert bands, orchestra, drama, dance, drawing, painting, ceramic, sculpture, photography and crafts
Intervention program for at-risk youth
Extensive community education program for personal improvement and enrichment
Foreign language labs in the classroom

EXTRACURRICULAR OFFERINGS:
23 teams fielded in 10 sports
Wide variety of interest groups, service organizations and honorary societies
Student government
Student publications

SPECIAL INCENTIVES:
Individual and group awards for attendance
Group awards for behavior
Honor Roll
Exhibitions and competitions
Principal's essay contests
4.0 Club
Good Citizenship Award
Field trips

FACULTY INFORMATION:
60% have master's degrees or higher
50% of the professional staff have 10 or more years experience at the school

UNIQUE ASSETS:
Located in one of the fastest-growing areas of the county

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
Parent-Teacher-Student Association
Strong business and industry partnerships
Member, East Columbia Area Council, Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce
Athletic, Band, Drama and HOSA Booster Clubs
Scholarship Foundation