Aiken High School in Aiken, South Carolina on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Aiken High School is a suburban public school in Aiken, South Carolina that is part of Aiken County School District. It serves 1,097 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.9:1. Its teachers have had 51 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades 9 - 12

1,097 Students

79 Teachers

449 Rutland Dr NW

Aiken, SC 29801 View local requests

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Aiken High School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

53%

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.

Aiken High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 22, 2025

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