Serving 1,336 students in grades 9-12, Irmo High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,336 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Irmo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Irmo High School's student population of 1,336 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,336 students
![This chart displays total students of Irmo High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays total students of Irmo High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/72000/72499/irmo-high-school-chart-hyMkX1.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
![This chart displays the total teachers of Irmo High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the total teachers of Irmo High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_teachers/72000/72499/irmo-high-school-chart-br7QTOZ.png)
Students by Grade
![This chart displays the students of Irmo High School by grade. This chart displays the students of Irmo High School by grade.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/students_by_grade/72000/72499/irmo-high-school-chart-bisxGgB.png)
School Rankings
Irmo High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Irmo High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#506 out of 1154 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
41%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Irmo High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Irmo High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/72000/72499/irmo-high-school-chart-b3UaGuz.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
52%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Irmo High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Irmo High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/72000/72499/irmo-high-school-chart-5SVbcM.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
50%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Irmo High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Irmo High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/sci_percent/72000/72499/irmo-high-school-chart-b0l6JBO.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
![This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Irmo High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Irmo High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/teacher_student_ratio/72000/72499/irmo-high-school-chart-51NK84.png)
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
![This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Irmo High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Irmo High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/asian_islander_ethnicity/72000/72499/irmo-high-school-chart-T4Punt.png)
Hispanic
8%
12%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Irmo High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Irmo High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/72000/72499/irmo-high-school-chart-bg1GDxZ.png)
Black
56%
32%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Irmo High School and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Irmo High School and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/72000/72499/irmo-high-school-chart-byWDeMj.png)
White
25%
48%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in Irmo High School and the percentage of White public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in Irmo High School and the percentage of White public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/72000/72499/irmo-high-school-chart-oN8vTy.png)
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
![This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Irmo High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Irmo High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/72000/72499/irmo-high-school-chart-bg1GDxt.png)
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Irmo High School. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Irmo High School.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/72000/72499/irmo-high-school-chart-ydb9CC.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/72000/72499/irmo-high-school-chart-XmnzIc.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Irmo High School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Irmo High School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/72000/72499/irmo-high-school-chart-byWDeOP.png)
Graduation Rate
80%
84%
![This chart displays graduation rate of Irmo High School and public school graduation rate of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays graduation rate of Irmo High School and public school graduation rate of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/graduation_rate/72000/72499/irmo-high-school-chart-B5R1w9.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Irmo High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Irmo High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/freelunch_students/72000/72499/irmo-high-school-chart-bvpoZuv.png)
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
4%
![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Irmo High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Irmo High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/reduced_pricelunch_students/72000/72499/irmo-high-school-chart-b44Indc.png)
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Irmo High School's ranking?
Irmo High School is ranked #506 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Irmo High School?
The graduation rate of Irmo High School is 80%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Irmo High School?
1,336 students attend Irmo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Irmo High School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Irmo High School?
Irmo High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Irmo High School offer ?
Irmo High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Irmo High School part of?
Irmo High School is part of Lexington 05 School District.
School Reviews
2 1/17/2011
The teachers are a pack of biased burnouts who all need to be fired. They care nothing about educating the students; they just keep passing people to get them out of the system. Horrible, horrible school.
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