Richland One Charter Middle College

316 South Beltline Boulevard Richland Hall 132
Columbia, SC 29205

Charter School 79 Students

High School 11th - 12th

School Overview

Richland One Charter Middle College, located on the campus of Midlands Technical College in Columbia, South Carolina, is a unique educational program designed for high school students who are ready to transition into a college environment. Unlike traditional high schools, this institution focuses on a partnership between the Richland County School District One and the technical college, allowing students to pursue a rigorous curriculum that blends high school graduation requirements with college-level coursework.

The program is specifically tailored for students seeking a non-traditional setting, offering them the opportunity to earn high school credits while simultaneously accumulating transferable college credits. By immersing students in a collegiate atmosphere, the school emphasizes academic independence, career preparation, and a head start on post-secondary education. This model is particularly beneficial for students who are motivated to challenge themselves and who may be looking to accelerate their transition into higher education or the workforce.

Total Students

5.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Richland One Charter Middle College
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	2
Black	58
Two or More	6

Black
58 (73.4 %)
White
13 (16.5 %)
Two or More
6 (7.6 %)
Hispanic
2 (2.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Richland 01
Phone:	(803)738-7114
Grade Range:	11th - 12th
Total Students:	79
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
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 11 24

Grade 12 55