Enrollment
1,617
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Chapin, SC
Chapin High
Federal NCES profile for Chapin High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450282001170
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chapin High earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Chapin · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Chapin High has class sizes larger than 70% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chapin High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Chapin, SC.
School address
District: Lexington 05 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450282001170 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
104.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chapin High compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chapin High
Chapin High is a high-poverty, large high school in Chapin, South Carolina, enrolling 1,617 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in South Carolina, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,617 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Among 37 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 24 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 323 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
14.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Chapin's high schools, it stands alongside Spring Hill High (1,118 students): Chapin High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.5:1 vs 12.3:1).
Lexington 05 also operates Dutch Fork High (1,703 students) and Irmo High (1,272 students) alongside Chapin High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Chapin High compares
Chapin High on the metrics families compare, against South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,617 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,617
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,775
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $14,558
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 80.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
African American 6.0%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.5, Chapin High is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lexington 05, which includes Chapin High.
$14,775
Per student
+1%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.4%
State 50.2%
Federal 9.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Chapin High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch Fork High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Irmo High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spring Hill High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chapin Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Irmo Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chapin High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,703
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,118
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar high schools in Chapin
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,617 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Chapin High
How many students attend Chapin High?
Chapin High has 1,617 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chapin, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chapin High?
The student-teacher ratio at Chapin High is 15.5:1, which is 8% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chapin High?
100.0% of students at Chapin High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chapin High?
The largest demographic group at Chapin High is White at 80.9% of enrollment, in Chapin, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chapin High?
Chapin High has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chapin High rank among high schools in Chapin?
By Resource Investment Index, Chapin High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Chapin, 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 Chapin on the city page.
Is Chapin High a good school?
Chapin High earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lexington 05?
Besides Chapin High, Lexington 05 also operates Dutch Fork High (1,703 students), Irmo High (1,272 students), and Spring Hill High (1,118 students). See the Lexington 05 district page for the complete list.
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