Chapin High

1,617 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Chapin High School, located in the town of Chapin, South Carolina, is a prominent secondary school serving the Lexington-Richland School District Five. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence, the school offers a rigorous curriculum that includes a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors programs, and career-readiness initiatives designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the modern workforce. The school maintains a reputation for high standardized test scores and high graduation rates, consistently ranking among the top public high schools in the state.

Beyond academics, Chapin High is well-regarded for its vibrant extracurricular culture and deep integration into the local community. The school offers a diverse range of athletic programs, performing arts, and student-led clubs, which help foster a strong sense of school spirit and belonging. As a focal point of the Chapin community, the school benefits from active parent and alumni involvement, creating a supportive environment that prioritizes both personal development and civic responsibility for its student body.

1,617

Total Students

99.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chapin High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,308
Hispanic	109
Black	97
Asian	30
Two or More	68
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
1,308 (80.9%)
Hispanic
109 (6.7%)
Black
97 (6.0%)
Two or More
68 (4.2%)
Asian
30 (1.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lexington 05
Phone:	(803)575-5400
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,617
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	99.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 427

Grade 10 378

Grade 11 409

Grade 12 403