2024-25 Profile*
Wade Hampton High
100 Pine Knoll Dr.
Greenville , SC 29609
Telephone: (864) 355-0100
Fax: (864) 355-0194
www.greenville.k12.sc.us/whhs/
Grades: 9th - 12th Grade
Enrollment: 1779
School Location: One block off the intersection of Wade Hampton Blvd. and Pleasantburg Drive
Principal: Dr. Carlos Grant
Email: ccgrant@greenville.k12.sc.us
Awards and Honors
- GCS Teacher of the Year Top Ten Finalist 2021, 2022, 2023
- 2020, 2021, 2022 U.S. News and World Reports "Best High School" ranked #1 in Greenville
- 2020, 2021, 2022 College Board AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award Winner
- 2020 American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Educator Achievement Award
- National Blue Ribbon of Excellence High School 2016
- Highest Graduation Rate in GCS 2017, 2015, 2014, 2012, 2010
- Newsweek’s Best High Schools (2005-2017)
- Washington Post “America’s Most Challenging High Schools”
- MetLife/NASSP Breakthrough Schools Winner 2012, 2017
- Panasonic National School Change Award Winner 2011
- Carolina First Palmetto’s Finest Winner 2010
- RAMP Designated School Counseling Program
- Palmetto Gold and Silver Award (2009-2017)
- Gold Honor Student Council
- SC Outstanding Student Council of the Year
- 21 National Merit Finalists (2007-2017)
- SC State board of Education PTSA Gold Volunteer Award
- SC Association of Athletic Administrators Principal of the Year
- 13 National Board Certified faculty members
- GCS Assistant Principal of The Year 2016
- SC Association of Student Councils Administrator of the Year 2016
- GCS Teacher of The Year 1st Runner Up 2017, 2016
- National Space Educator of The Year 2017
- SC Air Force Association Aerospace Educator of The Year 2017
- Presidential Award Science Teaching Finalist, South Carolina 2013
- 2017 National Beta School of Merit
- SC Representative to the HOSA International Conference
- Youth in Government Outstanding Delegate 2017, 2021, 2022
- Youth in Government Premier Delegation Best Bill 2017
- Academic Team NAQT HSNCT Greenville County Champions 2023
- Academic Team NAQT HSNCT National Qualifier 2017, 2023 and State Runner Up 2016
- 2018-2019 SASC (Southern) Co-Secretaries' and (State) District Chair
- 2019-2020 SCASC President and District Vice Chair
- 2020-2021 SCASC Vice President and Parliamentarian
- 2021-2022 SCASC District Chair
- 2022-2023 SCASC Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary and District Vice Chair
- 2023-2024 SCASC District Vice Chair
- 2017 Silver Leadership School Award (Jefferson Awards Foundation): Students in Action
- Silver Banner Award Level: FBLA
- Girls’ Basketball 2016 State Championship Runner Up
- National Gold Student Council of Excellence
- Student Council State President 2011-12, 2019-20
- Southern Association of Student Council President 2013
For a closer look...
For more in-depth information on this school including programs, course offerings, extracurricular activities, and more - visit www.greenville.k12.sc.us/whhs/
If you would like information about the School Report Card rating, visit the State Department of Education Website, screportcards.com.
For more information, call INFOLine at 864-355-3100, visit our website at www.greenville.k12.sc.us.
Facilities
The 250,000 square foot facility opened in January 2006. The GCS Fine Arts Center is located on the WHHS campus. The athletic complex includes lighted tennis courts, track and field area, and baseball and softball fields. Promethean Boards in all classrooms, wireless network throughout the building, Graphic Arts & CAD Computer Labs, Media Production Lab, general use labs, Chromebooks, iPads, and more. Please call to schedule a tour!
Faculty Profile
- Administrators: 5
- Teachers/Professional Staff: 107
- Support Staff: 46
Outstanding Features/Programs
- Small Learning Community Freshman Academy (Est. 2003)
- High Schools That Work
- Learning Focused Schools
- Highest average GPA for student athletes in GCS
- 2016 ACT composite above district, state and national averages
- 2016 SAT composite above district, state and national averages
- Full time In-House Tutor
- After school tutoring (with free, in-zone transportation home)
- 19 AP Courses (grades 9 – 12)
- Multiple Dual Credit Courses including Teacher Cadet, English 101 & 102, Marketing, Management, Functional Accounting 1 & 2, and Health Sciences
- Level 4 or higher in 3 Foreign Languages (German, French, Spanish)
- Project Lead The Way Engineering (Comprehensive program includes all 5 levels)
- Award Winning Fine Arts Department (Drama, Chorus, Orchestra, Band)
- Award Winning AFJROTC
- Student Council Charity Fundraising Week ($363,000 raised in 2019 for the Meyer Center)
- Collaborative partner with the Fine Arts Center
- 90% of graduates continue to 4-year or 2-year programs
- 22 Varsity & 16 JV teams in 16 different sports
- Drama Outreach Program (27 year tradition)
- National Junior Honor Society, National Art Honor Society
- Legion of Honor: Distinguished Alumni Program
- French Exchange Program
- German Exchange Program
- Generals Graphics Business
- Award Winning F.I.R.S.T Robotics Team 283
- FBLA—Largest Local Chapter Membership AAAAA School
- Read 180