Crestwood High School

What Crestwood High School does

Crestwood High School is a public secondary institution operating under the Sumter School District in Sumter, South Carolina. The school opened in August 1996 and currently serves approximately 1,166 students across grades 9-12, drawing enrollment from fifteen rural and suburban communities and from Shaw Air Force Base, with three designated feeder middle schools (Ebenezer, Hillcrest, and Chestnut Oaks). The campus is located at 2000 Oswego Road, approximately six miles north of the city of Sumter.

The school delivers a standard public high school curriculum spanning core academics (English, mathematics, science, social studies), career and technology education (CATE), fine arts, physical education, world languages, ROTC, and special education services. A distinctive programmatic element is the dual enrollment partnership with the University of South Carolina-Sumter and Central Carolina Technical College, which allows qualified juniors and seniors to earn college credits on the Crestwood campus. Support services include grade-level school counseling, dedicated career specialists, athletics, and academic support under a "Graduate to Greatness" positioning.

Crestwood operates on a public funding model with no tuition charged to in-zone students; revenue flows through state per-pupil allocations, local property taxes directed to the Sumter School District, and federal education grants. Administration is led by Principal Dr. Jayson Leach, supported by five assistant principals, department chairs across all major subjects, and dedicated counselors and career specialists per grade level. The school maintains a digital presence through an official Facebook page, district Twitter/X feeds, a Finalsite-hosted website, and a dedicated athletics microsite.

Name

Crestwood High School

Legal name

Crestwood High School

Website

https://chs.sumterschools.net

Company type

Public

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Crestwood High School is a public secondary school in Sumter, South Carolina, serving approximately 1,166 students in grades 9-12 through Sumter School District. It offers core academics, career and technology education, and dual enrollment college credit programs with local higher education partners.

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Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Dual Enrollment / Early College Programs (via Community Colleges) (EDAHADAH)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• High school academics
• Dual enrollment programs
• Career technology education
• Student athletics programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Sumter

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a public high school within Sumter School District, Crestwood operates on public funding from state allocations and local taxes. No tuition is charged to students. Revenue comes through per-pupil state funding, local property taxes directed to the district, and federal education grants.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Crestwood High School is a public secondary education institution serving approximately 1,166 students in grades 9-12 in Sumter County, South Carolina. It delivers a comprehensive curriculum including core academics (English, mathematics, science, social studies), career and technology education (CATE), fine arts, physical education, world languages, ROTC, and special services. The school also offers a Dual Enrollment Program through partnerships with University of South Carolina-Sumter and Central Carolina Technical College, allowing qualified juniors and seniors to earn college credits while completing high school.

Product overview

Crestwood High School is a public educational institution providing comprehensive high school education (grades 9-12) to approximately 1,166 students. The school's primary offerings include core academic programs (English, mathematics, science, social studies), Career and Technology Education (CATE), Fine Arts (art, music, band, dance), Physical Education, World Languages, ROTC, and Special Services for students with disabilities. The school also offers a Dual Enrollment Program in partnership with University of South Carolina-Sumter and Central Carolina Technical College, allowing qualified students to earn college credits. Additional services include school counseling, career services, and athletic programs. The institution operates as a traditional public high school, not as a technology product company.

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Products and services

• Academic Programs (Core Curriculum) Traditional academic instruction in core subjects (English, mathematics, science, social studies) for students in grades 9-12, with department-led subject area expertise and South Carolina Uniform Grading Scale assessment.
• Dual Enrollment Program Partnership program with University of South Carolina-Sumter and Central Carolina Technical College that enables qualified junior and senior students to take college courses on the Crestwood campus and graduate having already earned college credits.
• Career and Technology Education (CATE) Career-focused courses and technology education programs preparing students for workforce entry or further technical training, including ROTC leadership curriculum.
• Special Services Resource and support services for students with special educational needs, including resource teachers, instructional assistants, and an MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) framework.
• Fine Arts Program Creative arts education including visual art, music/choral, band, dance, yearbook, and photography taught by credentialed Fine Arts Department staff.
• Physical Education Program Physical education courses and health instruction (Anatomy/Health) for student wellness and fitness.
• World Languages Program Foreign language instruction including Spanish language courses delivered by the World Languages Department.
• ROTC Program Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program providing leadership training and military-oriented education delivered by credentialed ROTC instructors.
• School Counseling Services Academic guidance, career counseling, and student support services including college preparation, course requirements advising, and dedicated counselors assigned by grade level.
• Crestwood Athletics Interscholastic athletic programs including football and other sports, managed by a dedicated Athletics Director with a separate athletics website for schedules and information.

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• University of South Carolina-SumtercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership allowing qualified junior and senior students to take college courses on the Crestwood campus, giving them the opportunity to graduate from high school having already earned college credits.
• Central Carolina Technical CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership providing qualified junior and senior students the opportunity to earn college credits while still in high school through courses offered on the Crestwood campus.
• Sumter School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCrestwood High School is part of Sumter School District, which provides administrative support, funding, curriculum frameworks, professional development, assessment calendars, and shared resources including PowerSchool portal for student records management.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Direct peers

• Sumter High School: Public high school in the same Sumter School District serving grades 9-12. Direct intra-district peer competing for the same attendance zone, district funding, and student population.
• Lakewood High School: Public high school in Sumter School District serving grades 9-12 in the Lakewood area. Direct district peer serving similar demographics and competing for funding and enrollment.

Others

• Chestnut Oaks Middle School: One of Crestwood's three feeder middle schools in Sumter School District. Operationally tightly coupled to Crestwood as the primary pipeline for incoming 9th-grade students.
• Ebenezer Middle School: Feeder middle school for Crestwood High School within Sumter School District. Primary upstream supplier of student enrollment.
• Hillcrest Middle School: Feeder middle school channeling students into Crestwood High School within Sumter School District. Operationally linked through transition programs.
• Sumter Career and Technology Center: District-level CTE center that complements Crestwood's own Career and Technology Education programs. Shares the same student population and labor-market alignment for workforce pathways.

Regional players

• University of South Carolina-Sumter: Regional higher-education peer and dual enrollment partner. Operates in the same Sumter catchement, offers college-credit pathways that directly compete with or complement Crestwood's high school offerings.
• Central Carolina Technical College: Regional technical college peer and dual enrollment partner. Provides college-credit courses on the Crestwood campus and competes for the same postsecondary-bound student population.

Emerging players

• R.E. Davis College Preparatory Academy: District-operated alternative/preparatory school within Sumter School District. Competes for a subset of high school-aged students seeking non-traditional secondary education models.
• Sumter Academy for Support and Intervention: District-run alternative school serving students who struggle in traditional high school settings. Represents a partial alternative pathway that could draw a segment of Crestwood's at-risk population.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/officialcrestwoodhighschool?mibextid=LQQJ4d

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Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

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