Enrollment
431
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450390101581Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 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 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of South Carolina schools.
- #10 of 15
- high schools in Columbia · Resource Index
- 32
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
33.2:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+132% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.6%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sc Whitmore School compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sc Whitmore School
Sc Whitmore School is a higher-need, mid-sized charter high school in Columbia, South Carolina, enrolling 431 students.
Class loads run heavy: 33.2:1 is larger than about 99% of South Carolina schools and 132% above the 14.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 54.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 431 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Among 88 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #83, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and African American (19%) (diversity index 45/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 144 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 62.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Sc Public Charter School District spends $22,523 per pupil, 55% above the South Carolina average, a better-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Columbia's high schools, it stands alongside Spring Valley High (2,230 students): Sc Whitmore School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (33.2:1 vs 18.3:1).
Sc Public Charter School District also operates York Preparatory Academy (1,672 students) and Legacy Early College (1,592 students) alongside Sc Whitmore School.
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 Sc Whitmore School compares
Sc Whitmore School 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,523
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $14,558
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sc Public Charter School District, which includes Sc Whitmore School.
$22,523
Per student
+55%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
+36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 5.8%
State 80.6%
Federal 13.6%
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 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
- 1,672
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
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 (~431 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 32/100 (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 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.
Is Sc Whitmore School a good school?
Sc Whitmore School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of South Carolina schools. 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 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.
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