There’s a lot going on at Irmo High School, as there is never a boring moment to be found at this lively institution. A diverse selection of classes, extracurricular activities and a variety of pre-career training opportunities give students in ninth through twelfth grades a wide range of choices—and that’s only the start.
Nationally certified by Magnet Schools of America, Irmo High School is the International School for the Arts, blending the state standard core curriculum with visual and performing arts from around the world. In addition to arts integrated core classes, students can choose from such courses as photography, ceramics, stained glass, band, orchestra, world drums, chorus, theater or college level dance classes, to name a few.
Home of the Yellow Jackets, Irmo High School has a full athletic program and about 50 clubs and organizations serve a variety of student interests. The on-campus Air Force JROTC unit is both an activity and career preparation, and the Green Step School program focuses on environmental and sustainability issues.
This Escolares Academic Magnet is a magnet school within the magnet, offering an accelerated program of coursework for freshmen and sophomores in order to prepare them for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma and Career programs, another specialized learning component, during their junior and senior years.
Irmo High
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
6671 Saint Andrews Rd,
Columbia, SC
Lexington-Richland School District No. 5
School Details
Head of School
Dr. Robin L. Hardy
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
26%
Reading Proficiency
80%
Average GPA
3.45
Graduation Rate
81%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
C+
B-
B-
B-
B+
A-
A
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.45
Reading Proficiency
80%
Math Proficiency
26%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
105
Full Time Teachers
105
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
530
Verbal
550
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
21
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
44.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
244:1
Student Diversity
Female
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Black
57.2%
White
22.6%
Hispanic
9.3%
Two or more races
5.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of South Carolina
462 Students
Winthrop University
266 Students
College of Charleston
254 Students
Clemson University
252 Students
Coastal Carolina University
186 Students
University of South Carolina - Upstate
164 Students
North Carolina A&T State University
159 Students
Midlands Technical College
143 Students
Lander University
132 Students
South Carolina State University
127 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
122 Students
Business
118 Students
Biology
99 Students
Psychology
66 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
40 Students
Small Business Management
37 Students
Sport and Fitness Management
37 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
33 Students
Education
28 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
27 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/12/2025
Irmo High School was amazing. High school is what you make it! However, I believe that Irmo made it easy to enjoy. There was tons of things to do and the football games were awesome. I would team to keep things moving in the same direction. I miss high school but I am forever happy that I graduated a Yellow Jacket! Black and Yellow!!!! :)
2/28/2025
The best part about Irmo is the school spirt because majority of the students are really involved in the school and the worst part is how clean the school is, irmo is flithy with roaches and poop all over the bathroom.
12/31/2024
Irmo High School, located in Columbia, South Carolina, has a strong academic curriculum and a range of extracurricular activities. The school is part of the School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties and has a history of high standards in education. Many students at Irmo participate in sports, music, and clubs, and the school tends to perform well in competitive areas.
GreatSchools Reviews
8/5/2023
This school is an absolute nightmare. It feels like a dark cloud hangs over every corner, and no one seems to care about the torment I go through each day. The teachers and staff turn a blind eye to the bullying that suffocates my existence. It's heart-wrenching to be sitting in the guidance counsel...
3/6/2023
Imro high has clearly dissapointed my by showing racial discrimiation and biased towards students of color. The caucasian student did not recieve any disciplanary action although the code of conduct was broken. Irmo high school states that they have a zero tolerance for bullying and using racial slu...
6/16/2022
This school has fallen a part. My son graduated in '21 and the last year was really rough, even by pandemic standards. Teachers were required to maintain online and in person classes. If your student went in person, then you had to deal with changes to the number of days a week students would go to...
2/1/2019
I am a parent of two students at IHS. They are receiving a well-rounded academic education as well as opportunities to participate in a wide range of extracurricular activities (language club, investments, theater tech, & academic science team, for example) and sports. Academics are well balanced an...
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List Price Range
$238K - $665K
Homes For Sale
52
Average Home Value
$322,465
Median Lot Size
15,681 Sq Ft
% Renters
26%
Average Household Income
$112,064
% of College Grads
47.8%
Median Age
45
Average House Size
2,212 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
37.6%
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Parks in this Area
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Irmo Town Park
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- Trails
Lake Murray Dam Recreation Park
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Veterans Park
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Irmo High is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Columbia, SC and is served by the Lexington-Richland School District No. 5 in South Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,336 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 26% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 80% are proficient in reading. Irmo High has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.45, the graduation rate is 81%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1080 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $322,465. Discover additional schools in the area, like Evaluation And Detention Center, Northside Christian Academy, SC Connections Academy, and more. Learn more about what Columbia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Irmo High.