How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Irmo High | Sara Babb High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Columbia, SC | Columbia, SC |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,272 | 8 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.9:1 | 2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | - |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Irmo High | Sara Babb High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,799 | $70,164 |
| District | Lexington-Richland School District Five | Dept Of Correction N04 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Irmo High | Sara Babb High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23.3% | 12.5% |
| African American | 57.5% | 75.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% | 12.5% |
| Asian | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.5% | 0.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Irmo High | Sara Babb High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 11 | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 246:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 34.5% | - |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 206 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.