- Enrollment
- 1,390
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lancaster, SC
Indian Land High
Federal NCES profile for Indian Land High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450258000689
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian Land High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Lancaster · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 22.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Indian Land High has class sizes larger than 96% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Land High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Lancaster, SC.
School address
District: Lancaster 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450258000689 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+143 students YoY
Indian Land High grew from 1,678 students in 2022-23 to 1,821 in 2023-24 (+8.5%).
Teacher FTE added 95.0 → 100.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+143 students YoY 450258000689 · Lancaster, SC High · MID · TRAD
1,905 enr · 20.1:1 · 22.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Lancaster High (1,390 students)
Indian Land High grew from 1,678 students in 2022-23 to 1,821 in 2023-24 (+8.5%). Teacher FTE added 95.0 → 100.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Indian Land High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Indian Land High
1,905 students
- Lancaster High
Lancaster High
1,390 students
- Indian Land In
Indian Land Intermediate
1,181 students
- Harrisburg Ele
Harrisburg Elementary
1,161 students
- Indian Land Mi
Indian Land Middle
1,102 students
- Indian Land El
Indian Land Elementary
1,042 students
What this shows Indian Land High reports 1,905 students on the CCD universe file.
How Indian Land High compares
Indian Land High is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 41% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.5% | ▼ 70% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,905 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,905
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 96% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,216
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 193 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 60.5%
African American 15.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, Indian Land High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lancaster 01 reports $12,216 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Indian Land High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Indian Land Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harrisburg Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Land Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Indian Land Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indian Land High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,102
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,042
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Lancaster
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 (~1,905 students)
Frequently asked questions about Indian Land High
How many students attend Indian Land High?
Indian Land High has 1,905 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lancaster, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,678 (2022-23) → 1,821 (2023-24), up 143.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Land High?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Land High is 20.1:1, which is 41% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Indian Land High?
22.5% of students at Indian Land High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indian Land High?
The largest demographic group at Indian Land High is White at 60.5% of enrollment, in Lancaster, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian Land High?
Indian Land High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Indian Land High rank among high schools in Lancaster?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Land High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Lancaster, 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 Lancaster on the city page.
What other schools are in Lancaster 01?
Besides Indian Land High, Lancaster 01 also operates Lancaster High (1,390 students), Indian Land Intermediate (1,181 students), and Harrisburg Elementary (1,161 students). See the Lancaster 01 district page for the complete list.