W.J. Keenan High School in Columbia, South Carolina on DonorsChoose

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About this school

W.J. Keenan High School is a suburban public school in Columbia, South Carolina that is part of Richland County School District One. It serves 641 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.1:1. Its teachers have had 13 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades 9 - 12

641 Students

53 Teachers

361 Pisgah Church Rd

Columbia, SC 29203 View local requests

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W.J. Keenan High School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

95%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

W.J. Keenan High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Sep 21, 2026

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