- Enrollment
- 1,672
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Columbia, SC
Sc Whitmore School
Federal NCES profile for Sc Whitmore School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450390101581Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sc Whitmore School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of South Carolina schools.
- #10 of 15
- high schools in Columbia · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 33.2:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 54.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sc Whitmore School has class sizes larger than 99% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sc Whitmore School ranks #10 of 15 high schools in Columbia, SC.
School address
District: Sc Public Charter School District · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390101581 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Sc Whitmore School held near 478 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 450390101581 · Columbia, SC High · SMALL · CHARTER
431 enr · 33.2:1 · 54.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: York Preparatory Academy (1,672 students)
Sc Whitmore School held near 478 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Sc Whitmore School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- York Preparato
York Preparatory Academy
1,672 students
- Legacy Early C
Legacy Early College
1,592 students
- Bridges Prepar
Bridges Preparatory School
1,472 students
- High Point Aca
High Point Academy
1,208 students
- Green Charter
Green Charter School
998 students
- This school 431
Sc Whitmore School
431 students
What this shows Sc Whitmore School reports 431 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sc Whitmore School compares
Sc Whitmore School 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 | 33.2:1 | ▲ 132% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.6% | ▼ 26% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
33.2:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
431
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below 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
33.2:1
students per teacher
- 132% above state mean
Top 99% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
62.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,863
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 144 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 71.7%
African American 18.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Asian 1.9%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: White at 71.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.6, Sc Whitmore School is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sc Public Charter School District reports $23,863 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sc Whitmore School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Preparatory Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Legacy Early College | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bridges Preparatory School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| High Point Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Green Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sc Whitmore School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,592
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,472
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,208
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Columbia
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Spring Valley High
Standard public school
2,230 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Ridge View High
Standard public school
1,631 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Richland Northeast High
Standard public school
1,340 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
A. C. Flora High
Standard public school
1,328 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Irmo High
Standard public school
1,272 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Dreher High
Standard public school
1,144 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~431 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sc Whitmore School
How many students attend Sc Whitmore School?
Sc Whitmore School has 431 students enrolled. It is a high school in Columbia, SC. CCD year-over-year: 496 (2022-23) → 478 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sc Whitmore School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sc Whitmore School is 33.2:1, which is 132% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 111% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sc Whitmore School?
54.6% of students at Sc Whitmore School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sc Whitmore School?
The largest demographic group at Sc Whitmore School is White at 71.7% of enrollment, in Columbia, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sc Whitmore School?
Sc Whitmore School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Sc Whitmore School rank among high schools in Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, Sc Whitmore School ranks #10 of 15 high schools in Columbia, 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 Columbia on the city page.
What other schools are in Sc Public Charter School District?
Besides Sc Whitmore School, Sc Public Charter School District also operates York Preparatory Academy (1,672 students), Legacy Early College (1,592 students), and Bridges Preparatory School (1,472 students). See the Sc Public Charter School District district page for the complete list.