At a glance
Reported students
1,703
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
121.83
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina high enrollment
84th percentile
Compared with 300 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
557
Dutch Fork High: 1,703 reported students.
State peer staffing position
48th percentile
14:1 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
- 1,614
- Teachers (FTE)
- 113
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.3:1
What the reported data says about Dutch Fork High
Dutch Fork High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Irmo. It is one of 23 current school records connected to Lexington 05. NCES reports 1,703 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 84th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14:1, close to 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 (43.9%) and Black (37.5%). English learners represent 2.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.2%. 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 27 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Dutch Fork High
- 1How do the reported 14:1 student–teacher ratio and 121.83 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 6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 6
- 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
- White43.9%
- Hispanic6%
- Black37.5%
- Asian4.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6.9%
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
27 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.
Chapin High
High · Grades 09–12
1,617 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 Dutch Fork 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center for Advanced Technical Studies High · Lexington 05 | 09–12 | 0 | 4.2 mi |
| Spring Hill High High · Lexington 05 | 09–12 | 1,118 | 4.3 mi |
| Irmo High High · Lexington 05 | 09–12 | 1,272 | 6.1 mi |
| Empowerment and Enrichment Academy High · Dept of Juvenile Justice | 05–12 | 0 | 7.1 mi |
| SCDJJ Evaluation and Detention Center High · Dept of Juvenile Justice | 05–12 | 417 | 7.1 mi |
| The Palmetto Empowerment and Enrichment Academy High · Dept of Juvenile Justice | 05–12 | 0 | 7.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dutch Fork High
What grades does Dutch Fork High serve?
Dutch Fork 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 Dutch Fork High?
Dutch Fork High reported 1,703 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 84th percentile among 300 South Carolina high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,614 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dutch Fork High?
The calculated ratio is 14:1, based on 1,703 students and 121.83 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 Dutch Fork High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dutch Fork High is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Dutch Fork High in?
Dutch Fork 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 Dutch Fork High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Center for Advanced Technical Studies (4.2 mi), Spring Hill High (4.3 mi), Irmo High (6.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.