At a glance
Reported students
1,340
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
100.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina high enrollment
77th percentile
Compared with 300 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
685
Richland Northeast High: 1,340 reported students.
State peer staffing position
42nd percentile
13.3:1 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
- 1,311
- Teachers (FTE)
- 89
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.7:1
What the reported data says about Richland Northeast High
Richland Northeast High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Columbia. It is one of 32 current school records connected to Richland 02. NCES reports 1,340 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 77th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, 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 Black (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.1%). English learners represent 9.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.7%. 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. The school reported 10 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Richland Northeast High
- 1How do the reported 13.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 100.5 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White8.4%
- Hispanic22.1%
- Black64%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial3.7%
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
10 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as 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 Richland 02
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ridge View High
High · Grades 09–12
1,631 reported students
Westwood High
High · Grades 09–12
1,743 reported students
Blythewood High
High · Grades 09–12
2,164 reported students
Spring Valley High
High · Grades 09–12
2,230 reported students
E. L. Wright Middle
Elementary · Grades KG–08
1,275 reported students
Muller Road Middle
Elementary · Grades KG–08
1,242 reported students
Public schools near Richland Northeast 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel A. Heyward Career and Technology Center High · Richland 01 | 09–12 | 0 | 2.9 mi |
| SC Whitmore School High · Charter · SC Public Charter School District | 09–12 | 431 | 3.3 mi |
| Manning High High · Dept Of Correction N04 | 09–12 | 2 | 3.5 mi |
| A. C. Flora High High · Richland 01 | 09–12 | 1,328 | 3.8 mi |
| W.J. Keenan High High · Richland 01 | 09–12 | 675 | 4.1 mi |
| Spring Valley High High · Richland 02 | 09–12 | 2,230 | 4.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Richland Northeast High
What grades does Richland Northeast High serve?
Richland Northeast High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Richland 02.
How many students attend Richland Northeast High?
Richland Northeast High reported 1,340 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 77th percentile among 300 South Carolina high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,311 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Richland Northeast High?
The calculated ratio is 13.3:1, based on 1,340 students and 100.5 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 Richland Northeast High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Richland Northeast 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 Richland Northeast High in?
Richland Northeast High is part of Richland 02, based in Columbia, SC, which operates 32 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Richland Northeast High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Samuel A. Heyward Career and Technology Center (2.9 mi), SC Whitmore School (3.3 mi), Manning High (3.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.