Gaffney High School

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Gaffney High School is a public high school in Gaffney, South Carolina, United States, and is part of the Cherokee County School District. It is located at 149 Twin Lake Road. The school was founded in 1924. Prior to 2000, the school was located at 805 East Frederick Street; 2.5 miles away. There are about 2,100 students. Gaffney High School is the 14th largest high school in South Carolina.The principal is Dr. RaaShad Fitzpatrick. The percentage of 2004 graduates entering post-secondary education is 60%.The school has 97 classrooms, and six computer labs. The size of the campus is 63acre.Staff profile 7 administrators. 124 teachers. 21 support staff members. 5 guidance counselors. 73 teachers with a master's degree or above. The Media Center has 2 media specialists and 1 DELC Coordinator.Academic achievements82% of students passed HSAP ELA on first attempt in spring 200680.8% of students passed HSAP math on first attempt in spring 200694% of student athletes passed HSAP in spring 2006More than $30,000,000 awarded in academic scholarships for the 2002/2006 graduating class.HistoryThe high school building was opened at its 65acre campus in 2000 at a cost of $22 million. But faulty construction work led to the district suing the bonding company, architects and construction company. The district received a $10 million settlement, $6 million of it for replacing brickwork and $4 million for mediation and architectural fees.Extracurricular activitiesGaffney High Band of Gold, Jazz Band, Brass Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, Robotics Team, Concert Band, Concert Choir, boys and girls track, boys and girls soccer, boys and girls cross country, boys and girls tennis, boys and girls basketball, boys golf, girls softball, boys baseball, football, cheerleading, JROTC, volleyball, swimming, wrestling, Miss Cherokean Pageant, Mr. GHS, Gospel Choir, and Step Team.