School Whitmore School

Summary:

School Whitmore School is a public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Columbia, South Carolina, with a student population of 496. While the school initially performed well, ranking 22nd out of 227 South Carolina high schools in 2020-2021, its ranking has since declined to 175th out of 235 schools in 2023-2024.

One key difference between School Whitmore School and the nearby public schools is its racial makeup - the school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (74.4%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have much higher percentages of African American and Hispanic students. Additionally, School Whitmore School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (55.24%) compared to the nearby public schools, all of which have 100% free/reduced lunch rates. This suggests that School Whitmore School may serve a more affluent student population.

Despite these differences, School Whitmore School generally performs better than the Richland 01 district and state averages on end-of-course exams, particularly in English 2 where they have consistently high proficiency rates. However, the school's significantly lower spending per student ($7,817) compared to the nearby public schools (ranging from $14,008 to $26,006 per student) and its high student-teacher ratio of 38.1 (compared to 11.0 to 16.0 in the nearby schools) may be contributing factors to its declining performance over time.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Virtual 9-12

 501 Commerce Drive NE
       Columbia, SC  29223


(803) 476-6416

District: School Public Charter School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
175th of 235 South Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,817 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  38.1 Help
Number of students:  496

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.4%
African American:
15.3%
Hispanic:
6.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details School Whitmore School ranks worse than 74.5% of high schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 6th among 8 ranked high schools in the School Public Charter School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.82. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74.4%), African American (15.3%), Hispanic (6.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at School Whitmore School is 38.1. 8 high schools in the School Public Charter School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at School Whitmore School is $7,817. 5 high schools in the School Public Charter School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

School Whitmore School:

SchoolDigger ranks School Whitmore School 175th of 235 South Carolina public high schools. (See School Whitmore School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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School Public Charter School District:

SchoolDigger ranks School Public Charter School District 25th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for School Whitmore School

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Rank History for all students at School Whitmore School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 32.66 145th 210 31.0%
2015 45.57 104th 232 55.2%
2016 45.67 107th 231 53.7%
2017 30.46 146th 223 34.5%
2018 52.64 73rd 216 66.2%
2019 51.38 78th 225 65.3%
2021 79.98 22nd 227 90.3%
2022 46.69 111th 226 50.9%
2023 35.10 145th 237 38.8%
2024 26.82 175th 235 25.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at School Whitmore School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.09 22nd 214 89.7%
2019 57.90 50th 217 77.0%
2022 60.67 64th 220 70.9%
2023 60.24 67th 226 70.4%
2024 39.99 131st 229 42.8%
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Rank History for Female students at School Whitmore School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.64 109th 210 48.1%
2019 58.59 68th 213 68.1%
2022 52.56 89th 220 59.5%
2023 40.13 127th 223 43.0%
2024 38.38 139th 225 38.2%
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Rank History for Male students at School Whitmore School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.39 16th 213 92.5%
2019 61.45 50th 218 77.1%
2022 43.79 111th 224 50.4%
2023 34.92 136th 229 40.6%
2024 28.87 160th 228 29.8%
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Rank History for White students at School Whitmore School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.57 131st 185 29.2%
2019 35.57 113th 191 40.8%
2022 26.72 143rd 192 25.5%
2023 11.03 185th 197 6.1%
2024 12.59 181st 196 7.7%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for School Whitmore School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 60 35 1 4 0 0 0 0 100
2013 175 68 2 8 0 0 7 0 260
2014 149 44 1 6 0 0 4 0 204
2015 253 42 2 20 0 0 12 0 329
2016 252 36 1 23 0 0 12 0 324
2017 311 49 0 24 0 0 22 0 406
2018 282 47 2 14 0 0 26 0 371
2019 306 60 4 22 1 0 24 0 417
2020 282 41 4 25 1 0 24 0 377
2021 332 60 6 33 1 2 21 0 455
2022 343 77 3 38 1 1 19 0 482
2023 369 76 1 33 1 0 16 0 496

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at School Whitmore School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 100 5.5 18.1 50
2013 260 5.0 52.0 53.8
2014 204 7.0 29.1 38.7
2015 329 9.0 36.5 35.3
2016 324 10.0 32.4 36.1
2017 406 10.5 38.6 30.8
2018 371 13.5 27.4 26.1
2019 417 14.0 29.7 31.9
2020 377 16.0 23.5 29.2
2021 455 14.0 32.5 43.1
2022 482 13.0 37.0 58.3
2023 496 13.0 38.1 55.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio School Whitmore School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 100 5.5 18.1 50
2013 260 5.0 52.0 53.8
2014 204 7.0 29.1 38.7
2015 329 9.0 36.5 35.3
2016 324 10.0 32.4 36.1
2017 406 10.5 38.6 30.8
2018 371 13.5 27.4 26.1
2019 417 14.0 29.7 31.9
2020 377 16.0 23.5 29.2
2021 455 14.0 32.5 43.1
2022 482 13.0 37.0 58.3
2023 496 13.0 38.1 55.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for School Whitmore School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $143 (2.2%) $21 (0.3%) $165 (2.6%) $3,477 (54.0%) $2,793 (43.4%) $6,270 (97.4%) $6,435
2023 $173 (2.2%) $386 (4.9%) $559 (7.2%) $5,255 (67.2%) $2,002 (25.6%) $7,258 (92.8%) $7,817

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on School Whitmore School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 78th of 225 High schoolsRanks 145th of 237 High schools
 26.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (School Whitmore School)46.635.6
 11%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (School Public Charter School District)64.272.3
 8.1%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (South Carolina)68.668.3
 0.3%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (School Whitmore School)61.948
 13.9%
   End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (School Public Charter School District)72.566.6
 5.9%
   End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (South Carolina)67.259.1
 8.1%
End of Course English 1 (School Whitmore School)87.779.8
 7.9%
   End of Course English 1 (School Public Charter School District)85.989.3
 3.4%
   End of Course English 1 (South Carolina)78.984
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students417496
 18.9%
African American6076
 26.7%
American Indian11
Asian41
 75%
Hispanic2233
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White306369
 20.6%
Two or More Races2416
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.9%55.2%
 23.3%


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School Whitmore School ranks 175th of 235 South Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 496 students attended School Whitmore School.

Students at School Whitmore School are 74% White, 15% African American, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

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