Irmo High

6671 St. Andrews Road
Columbia, SC 29212

1,272 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Irmo High School, located on St. Andrews Road in Columbia, South Carolina, is a cornerstone of the Lexington-Richland School District 5. Known for its long-standing history and strong sense of community, the school serves a diverse student body and offers a comprehensive academic curriculum. Beyond its standard course offerings, Irmo is perhaps most famous for its International School for the Arts (ISA), a specialized magnet program that integrates rigorous academic standards with advanced instruction in visual and performing arts, fostering creativity and critical thinking among its students.

In addition to its academic programs, Irmo High School maintains a highly active extracurricular culture, particularly in athletics and service-based clubs. The school is widely recognized for its "Yellow Jacket" spirit, which emphasizes student engagement, leadership, and school pride. By balancing a traditional comprehensive high school experience with specialized pathways and a commitment to inclusive, community-focused education, Irmo High continues to play a vital role in preparing students for higher education and career opportunities in the Greater Columbia area.

1,272

Total Students

106.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Irmo High
Demographic	Student Count
White	297
Hispanic	100
Black	732
Asian	47
Two or More	83
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	11

Black
732 (57.5%)
White
297 (23.3%)
Hispanic
100 (7.9%)
Two or More
83 (6.5%)
Asian
47 (3.7%)
Pacific Islander
11 (0.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

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)476-5000
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,272
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	106.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
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 9 413

Grade 10 301

Grade 11 294

Grade 12 264