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
3.45
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 Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.45
Reading Proficiency
86%
Math Proficiency
58%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
120
Full Time Teachers
120
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
600
Verbal
600
Average ACT
25
Math
25
English
25
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
25
AP Pass Rate
69.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

8
Test Scores
5
Equity
7
College Readiness
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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
80.6%
State Average
1.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

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%
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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 759 Students
Clemson University 499 Students
College of Charleston 377 Students
Winthrop University 266 Students
Coastal Carolina University 217 Students
Midlands Technical College 194 Students
Lander University 181 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 167 Students
Charleston Southern University 161 Students
Furman University 156 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 137 Students
Biology 136 Students
Nursing 135 Students
Psychology 126 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 75 Students
Computer Science 67 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 51 Students
Political Science and Government 45 Students
Early Childhood Education 41 Students
Mechanical Engineering 38 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 463 Reviews
5.0 Junior
8/21/2024
I love being here at Dutch Fork for many reasons, but the first one would have to be the teachers and staff. All of the teachers are incredibly good at their jobs and focused on making sure the students know and understand the content. I am taking higher-level classes and all of the teachers in those classes love answering questions and making sure the students are ready to do their best each day. I wouldn't change anything about my school.
3.0 Senior
5/22/2024
Dutch Fork high school has a very diverse community of people. It is a somewhat large school, but making friends is not too difficult. The academics are good, and the sports are what make it a great school.
5.0 Alum
6/18/2023
The STEM Program was incredible and I found lifelong friends and mentors at Dutch Fork. The teachers are excellent and push students in the classroom and beyond. I feel fully prepared for college. Go Foxes!
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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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