Dutch Fork High School

Dutch Fork High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1400 Old Tamah Rd,  Irmo, SC
Lexington-Richland School District No. 5
4.0
4.0
1,708 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
58%
Reading Proficiency
86%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
85%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
A-
College Prep
B+
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B+
Food
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.46
Reading Proficiency
86%
Math Proficiency
58%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
118
Full Time Teachers
118
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
590
Verbal
600
Average ACT
25
Math
25
English
25
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
27
AP Pass Rate
69.8%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
273:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.8%
Female
47.2%
White
44.7%
Black
38.6%
Two or more races
6.5%
Hispanic
5.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#2 Best HS For Athletes in South Carolina
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP 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 752 Students
Clemson University 491 Students
College of Charleston 379 Students
Winthrop University 259 Students
Coastal Carolina University 218 Students
Midlands Technical College 191 Students
Lander University 179 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 174 Students
Furman University 160 Students
Charleston Southern University 160 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 142 Students
Biology 135 Students
Business 133 Students
Psychology 125 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 73 Students
Computer Science 66 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 50 Students
Political Science and Government 43 Students
Engineering 42 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 41 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 468 Reviews
4.0 Senior
2/13/2025
My overall experience at Dutch Fork with has been great, it is a great learning experience and I've had great memories.
4.0 Junior
7/11/2024
Dutch Fork High School offers many extraordinary opportunities for every student that attends. As a new student the previous year, I learned to develop my skills as a STEM student with its rigorous and college readiness programs that enhance my ability to excel on an academic level. As much as I enjoy Dutch Fork High School, I would like for there to be more learning opportunities to be offered for every student that attends the school.
5.0 Senior
3/1/2024
I think the best part of my experience is definitely the academics offered here. We have an amazing STEM program and offer the majority of the available AP courses. The main downside to me is the fact that the building is old and a lot of the facilities need renovated. The number of students in the building has grown a lot since the school was built, but our facilities don't exactly account for this.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 8 Reviews
1.0 student
10/30/2023
This school continues to go down. Their only accomplishment is football and that’s because their competition level is at minimum. The bullying at this school is at an all time high. This school needs a new direction. There are a few teachers that care and can actually teach, but the majority of the...
1.0 student
1/17/2023
my life is a living nightmare. i've believed to have gotten depression because of this school. everyone picks on me and my life is miserable. i hate it here and i would rather be homeschooled or drop out instead of going here.
5.0 parent
11/16/2018
We have been living in this school district for many years. Before we first moved here I had searched the Columbia area schools for where we should live, so that we would be well-situated when our kids started school (at the time we had a toddler and a baby). We chose Lexington-Richland Five, but mo...
5.0 parent
5/28/2017
STEM program at this school is the best to make students ready for college. Overall great school as well.

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Dutch Fork High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Irmo, SC, in the Irmo neighborhood, and is served by the Lexington-Richland School District No. 5 in South Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 1,708 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 58% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 86% are proficient in reading. Dutch Fork High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.46, the graduation rate is 85%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $320,758. Discover additional schools in the area, like Dutch Fork Middle School, River Springs Elementary School, Oak Pointe Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Irmo has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dutch Fork High School.

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