Sc Governor's School For Agriculture At John De La Howe serves 81 students in grades 10-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 81 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sc Governor's School For Agriculture At John De La Howe's student population of 81 students has grown by 145% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
81 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Year Founded
1797
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sc Governor's School For Agriculture At John De La Howe is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
7%
31%
White
83%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.8%
25.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
67%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Sc Governor's School For Agriculture At John De La Howe?
The graduation rate of Sc Governor's School For Agriculture At John De La Howe is 80%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Sc Governor's School For Agriculture At John De La Howe?
81 students attend Sc Governor's School For Agriculture At John De La Howe.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Sc Governor's School For Agriculture At John De La Howe students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sc Governor's School For Agriculture At John De La Howe?
Sc Governor's School For Agriculture At John De La Howe has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sc Governor's School For Agriculture At John De La Howe offer ?
Sc Governor's School For Agriculture At John De La Howe offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sc Governor's School For Agriculture At John De La Howe part of?
Sc Governor's School For Agriculture At John De La Howe is part of Sc Governor's School For Agriculture At John De La Howe Scho School District.
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