Enrollment
1,905
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450258000689
👥 S:T ratio 20
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 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 44/100 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
- 44
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
95.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.5%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Indian Land High compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Indian Land High
Indian Land High is a large high school in Lancaster, South Carolina, enrolling 1,905 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.1:1 is larger than about 96% of South Carolina schools and 41% above the 14.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.5% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the South Carolina average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in South Carolina, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,905 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 27 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #14.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 59/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 381 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 16.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Lancaster's high schools, it stands alongside Lancaster High (1,390 students): Indian Land High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.1:1 vs 17.4:1).
Lancaster 01 also operates Lancaster High (1,390 students) and Indian Land Intermediate (1,181 students) alongside Indian Land 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 Indian Land High compares
Indian Land 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,853
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lancaster 01, which includes Indian Land High.
$11,853
Per student
-19%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.3%
State 46.8%
Federal 16.9%
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 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
- 1,390
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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.
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 (~1,905 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 44/100 (typical 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 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.
Is Indian Land High a good school?
Indian Land High earns 44/100 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. 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 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.
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