20th Anniversary Campaign

20 Reasons to Give

20 Years - 20 Reasons to Give

1. One of 14 specialized residential math and science high schools in the country
2. 128 students annually; 300 students annually beginning in 2010
3. 1,100 alumni representing all 46 SC counties
4. 52% of alumni live and work in the Palmetto State
5. Ranked Top 20 nationally by Newsweek magazine
6. 80% of faculty holds Ph.D.’s; 100% holds master's degrees
7. Highest SAT scores in South Carolina
8. More National Merit Semi-Finalists than any other SC high school
9. More National Achievement Semi-Finalists than any other SC high school
10. 42 different courses in math, science & technology
11. 7 varsity sports teams
12. 30+ organized clubs
13. 170+ SC businesses provide annual support
14. Memorandums of understanding with USC and Clemson allow for increased college credit
15. Scientific research is a graduation requirement
16. GSSM Outreach reaches a statewide audience of 8th–12th graders
17. GSSM's new PASE (Portable Advanced Science Exploration) program will provide advanced equipment and support to middle school science teachers in SC
18. Three-week January Interim offers unique course offerings & travel abroad
19. 10:1 student to teacher ratio
20. GSSM - place where Smart is Fun!