At a glance
Reported students
1,617
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
99.17
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina high enrollment
83rd percentile
Compared with 300 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
557
Chapin High: 1,617 reported students.
State peer staffing position
67th percentile
16.3:1 reported; state peer median 14.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,540
- Teachers (FTE)
- 98
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.7:1
What the reported data says about Chapin High
Chapin High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Chapin. It is one of 23 current school records connected to Lexington 05. NCES reports 1,617 students for 2024–25.
Among 300 high schools in South Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 618 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 83rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.3:1, above the South Carolina median of 14.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (80.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.7%). English learners represent 2.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 24 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Chapin High
- 1How do the reported 16.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 99.17 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White80.9%
- Hispanic6.7%
- Black6%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
24 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Lexington 05
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Dutch Fork High
High · Grades 09–12
1,703 reported students
Irmo High
High · Grades 09–12
1,272 reported students
Spring Hill High
High · Grades 09–12
1,118 reported students
Center for Advanced Technical Studies
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Chapin Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,007 reported students
Irmo Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
992 reported students
Public schools near Chapin High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odyssey Online Learning High · Charter · Charter Institute at Erskine | 06–12 | 536 | 0.9 mi |
| Chapin Intermediate Middle · Lexington 05 | 05–06 | 985 | 1.9 mi |
| Spring Hill High High · Lexington 05 | 09–12 | 1,118 | 3.8 mi |
| Center for Advanced Technical Studies High · Lexington 05 | 09–12 | 0 | 3.9 mi |
| Dutch Fork High High · Lexington 05 | 09–12 | 1,703 | 8.1 mi |
| Mid-Carolina High High · Newberry 01 | 09–12 | 681 | 8.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Chapin High
What grades does Chapin High serve?
Chapin High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Lexington 05.
How many students attend Chapin High?
Chapin High reported 1,617 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 83rd percentile among 300 South Carolina high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,540 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Chapin High?
The calculated ratio is 16.3:1, based on 1,617 students and 99.17 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The South Carolina median for the same school level is 14.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Chapin High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Chapin High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lexington 05 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Chapin High in?
Chapin High is part of Lexington 05, based in Irmo, SC, which operates 23 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Chapin High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Odyssey Online Learning (0.9 mi), Chapin Intermediate (1.9 mi), Spring Hill High (3.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.