Lower Richland High
1,218 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Lower Richland High School, located in Hopkins, South Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of the Richland School District One community. The school is known for its strong sense of tradition and school spirit, famously represented by its mascot, the Diamond Hornet. It offers a diverse range of academic programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses and Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways, designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce. Beyond the classroom, the school maintains an active extracurricular environment, boasting a long history of competitive athletics and various student-led organizations that foster leadership and community engagement.
In recent years, Lower Richland High has undergone significant physical transformation, highlighted by the opening of a modern, state-of-the-art campus facility. This new building was designed to provide students with contemporary learning spaces, advanced technology labs, and improved athletic amenities, reflecting a commitment to elevating the educational experience. By blending its deep-rooted community heritage with these updated resources, Lower Richland High School continues its mission to support student success while cultivating a supportive and inclusive environment for the youth of the Hopkins area.
In recent years, Lower Richland High has undergone significant physical transformation, highlighted by the opening of a modern, state-of-the-art campus facility. This new building was designed to provide students with contemporary learning spaces, advanced technology labs, and improved athletic amenities, reflecting a commitment to elevating the educational experience. By blending its deep-rooted community heritage with these updated resources, Lower Richland High School continues its mission to support student success while cultivating a supportive and inclusive environment for the youth of the Hopkins area.
1,218
Total Students
90.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 77 |
| Hispanic | 87 |
| Black | 989 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More | 59 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Black989 (81.2%)
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Hispanic87 (7.1%)
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White77 (6.3%)
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Two or More59 (4.8%)
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Asian5 (0.4%)
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Pacific Islander1 (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: | Richland 01 |
| Phone: | (803)695-3000 |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 1,218 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 90.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
370
Grade 10
352
Grade 11
275
Grade 12
221
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 370 |
| Grade 10 | 352 |
| Grade 11 | 275 |
| Grade 12 | 221 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 566 | 46.5% |
| Male | 652 | 53.5% |
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