CHAPIN HIGH SCHOOL
Chapin High is a public high school that is part of the Lexington 05 school district, located in Chapin, SC with about 1,386 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 84 teachers, Chapin High has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
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.
For more information, contact Chapin High at (803) 575-5400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chapin, SC 29036
(803) 575-5400
CHAPIN HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Chapin, SC with about 1,386 enrolled students. See other public high schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lexington 05
- Total Students:
- 1,386
- Teachers:
- 84.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,386 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CHAPIN HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 86.1%
- Black or African American
- 6.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.8%
- Two or more races
- 2.6%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.7%
- Male
- 50.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.