Dutch Fork High

1,726 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Dutch Fork High School, located in Irmo, South Carolina, is a prominent public secondary school serving the Lexington-Richland School District Five community. Known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, the school offers a rigorous curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors programs, and career-oriented electives. The school is highly regarded for its commitment to student success, fostering an environment that encourages critical thinking, preparation for higher education, and personal growth.

Beyond academics, Dutch Fork High School boasts a vibrant school culture characterized by a deep sense of pride and active student engagement. The "Silver Fox" community is well-known for its competitive athletic programs, award-winning fine arts departments, and a diverse range of extracurricular clubs and organizations. By balancing high-level scholastic achievement with a robust selection of social and athletic opportunities, the school strives to develop well-rounded graduates who are prepared to contribute positively to their local community and beyond.

1,726

Total Students

119.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dutch Fork High
Demographic	Student Count
White	772
Hispanic	89
Black	666
Asian	81
Two or More	113
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
772 (44.7 %)
Black
666 (38.6 %)
Two or More
113 (6.5 %)
Hispanic
89 (5.2 %)
Asian
81 (4.7 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lexington 05
Phone:	(803)476-3300
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,726
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	119.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
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 9 505

Grade 10 478

Grade 11 367

Grade 12 376