SC Whitmore School

501 Commerce Drive NE
Columbia, SC 29223

Charter School 496 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

SC Whitmore School (SCWS) is a tuition-free, online public charter high school serving students across the state of South Carolina. Designed for students who thrive in a flexible, personalized learning environment, the school utilizes a mastery-based curriculum that allows learners to progress at their own pace. Because the program is entirely virtual, it is particularly well-suited for students who require a non-traditional schedule, such as athletes, performers, students with health challenges, or those who simply find the conventional classroom setting to be a poor fit for their academic needs.

The school is committed to providing a high-quality educational experience by pairing its digital platform with a strong support system. Faculty and staff emphasize individualized instruction, ensuring that students have the mentorship and guidance necessary to reach their graduation goals. By focusing on academic mastery rather than strict seat time, SC Whitmore School aims to foster student autonomy and prepare its graduates for success in college, the workforce, or the military.

496

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

38.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SC Whitmore School
Demographic	Student Count
White	369
Hispanic	33
Black	76
Asian	1
Two or More	16
American Indian	1

White
369 (74.4 %)
Black
76 (15.3 %)
Hispanic
33 (6.7 %)
Two or More
16 (3.2 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SC Public Charter School District
Phone:	(803)476-6416
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	496
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	38.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 9 96

Grade 10 139

Grade 11 151

Grade 12 110