- Enrollment
- 1,703
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450282001170
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 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 52/100 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
- 52
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Chapin High held near 1,630 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 104.0 → 108.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 450282001170 · Chapin, SC High · MID · TRAD
1,617 enr · 15.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Dutch Fork High (1,703 students)
Chapin High held near 1,630 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 104.0 → 108.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Chapin High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dutch Fork Hig
Dutch Fork High
1,703 students
- This school
Chapin High
1,617 students
- Irmo High
Irmo High
1,272 students
- Spring Hill Hi
Spring Hill High
1,118 students
- Chapin Middle
Chapin Middle
1,007 students
- Irmo Middle
Irmo Middle
992 students
What this shows Chapin High reports 1,617 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chapin High compares
Chapin 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 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 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
15.5:1
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
$14,799
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
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.
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
District finance for Lexington 05 reports $14,799 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,272
- 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.
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 (~1,617 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,615 (2022-23) → 1,630 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
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 52/100 (higher 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 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.
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.