- Enrollment
- 1,218
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Columbia, SC
A. C. Flora High
Federal NCES profile for A. C. Flora High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450336000952
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
A. C. Flora High earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of South Carolina schools.
- #14 of 15
- high schools in Columbia · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
A. C. Flora High has class sizes larger than 74% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, A. C. Flora High ranks #14 of 15 high schools in Columbia, SC.
School address
District: Richland 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450336000952 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
A. C. Flora High held near 1,334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 84.0 → 81.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 450336000952 · Columbia, SC High · MID · TRAD
1,328 enr · 15.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Lower Richland High (1,218 students)
A. C. Flora High held near 1,334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 84.0 → 81.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
A. C. Flora High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
A. C. Flora High
1,328 students
- Lower Richland
Lower Richland High
1,218 students
- Dreher High
Dreher High
1,144 students
- Crayton Middle
Crayton Middle
952 students
- Brennen Elemen
Brennen Elementary
805 students
- Hand Middle
Hand Middle
755 students
What this shows A. C. Flora High reports 1,328 students on the CCD universe file.
How A. C. Flora High compares
A. C. Flora High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,328 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,328
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,992
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 45.3%
African American 39.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 45.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, A. C. Flora High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
District finance for Richland 01 reports $18,992 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How A. C. Flora High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Richland High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dreher High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crayton Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brennen Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hand Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to A. C. Flora High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,144
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Columbia
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Spring Valley High
Standard public school
2,230 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Ridge View High
Standard public school
1,631 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Richland Northeast High
Standard public school
1,340 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Irmo High
Standard public school
1,272 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Dreher High
Standard public school
1,144 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Columbia High
Standard public school
681 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,328 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about A. C. Flora High
How many students attend A. C. Flora High?
A. C. Flora High has 1,328 students enrolled. It is a high school in Columbia, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,352 (2022-23) → 1,334 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at A. C. Flora High?
The student-teacher ratio at A. C. Flora High is 15.8:1, which is 10% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at A. C. Flora High?
100.0% of students at A. C. Flora High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of A. C. Flora High?
The largest demographic group at A. C. Flora High is White at 45.3% of enrollment, in Columbia, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for A. C. Flora High?
A. C. Flora High has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does A. C. Flora High rank among high schools in Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, A. C. Flora High ranks #14 of 15 high schools in Columbia, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Columbia on the city page.
What other schools are in Richland 01?
Besides A. C. Flora High, Richland 01 also operates Lower Richland High (1,218 students), Dreher High (1,144 students), and Crayton Middle (952 students). See the Richland 01 district page for the complete list.