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Chapin High School

Public | 9-12 | 1307 students
 

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  • National Blue Ribbon this year. Recognized as One of Americas Best last year.

  • Excellent principal who cares about kids. Since he arrived 3 years ago, he...

  • One of the best high schools in SC. Great small town atmosphere but the...

  • Great school with well educated and demanding faculty, many specialty...

  • Outstanding faculty (70% have masters degrees). SAT scores are highest in...

 

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Posted May 25, 2010
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National Blue Ribbon this year. Recognized as One of Americas Best last year. Test scores are up. Ap numbers have doubled. School Spirit has improved. Great leadership.
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Posted July 1, 2008
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Excellent principal who cares about kids. Since he arrived 3 years ago, he has made a huge difference. I would highly recommend this school.
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Posted September 20, 2007
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One of the best high schools in SC. Great small town atmosphere but the curriculum, and faculty of a much larger school. State championship band and cheerleading program. Great honors and AP program and very involved parents.
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Posted September 28, 2005
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Great school with well educated and demanding faculty, many specialty courses, great honors program and many motivated students with involved parents.
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Posted February 19, 2005
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Outstanding faculty (70% have masters degrees). SAT scores are highest in the state. SAT team has won state championship every year since competition was started. Outstand athletic and extra-curricula programs. Navy JROTC is national champion. Fine and performing arts programs are excellent.
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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 89% in 2012.

357 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
97%
Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

357 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
96%
Scale: % level 2, 3, or 4

About the tests

In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the High School Assessment Program (HSAP) to test grade 10 students in English/Language Arts and Math. The HSAP is a high school graduation requirement. The HSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 2.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

All Students98%
Female99%
Male98%
African-American93%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Subsidized meals95%
Full-pay meals99%
Disabled85%
Not disabled100%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English98%
Non-migrant98%

Math

All Students98%
Female99%
Male97%
African-American93%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Subsidized meals93%
Full-pay meals99%
Disabled76%
Not disabled100%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English98%
Non-migrant98%
Scale: % level 2, 3, or 4

About the tests

In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the High School Assessment Program (HSAP) to test grade 10 students in English/Language Arts and Math. The HSAP is a high school graduation requirement. The HSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 2.

The different student groups are identified by the South Carolina Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 82% in 2012.

189 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
90%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 76% in 2012.

345 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
91%
English I

The state average for English I was 74% in 2012.

329 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
95%
Physical Science

The state average for Physical Science was 60% in 2011.

371 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
80%
U.S. History and Government

The state average for U.S. History and Government was 53% in 2012.

337 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
68%
Scale: % C, B, A

About the tests

In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) to test middle and high school sutdents in algebra 1, biology 1, English 1, and US history and government. The EOCEP provides tests in high school core courses and for courses taken in middle school for high school credit.The EOCEP is a standards-based test program, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score a C or above.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students92%
Female91%
Male93%
African-American90%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Subsidized meals85%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabled66%
Not disabled98%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English92%

Biology I

All Students95%
Female96%
Male95%
African-American83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
Multiracial80%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Subsidized meals87%
Full-pay meals97%
Disabled77%
Not disabled97%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English96%

English I

All Students90%
Female93%
Male87%
African-American55%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
Multiracial86%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Subsidized meals82%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled41%
Not disabled94%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English90%

U.S. History and Government

All Students77%
Female71%
Male82%
African-American35%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial100%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White79%
Subsidized meals54%
Full-pay meals81%
Disabled45%
Not disabled81%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % C, B, A

About the tests

In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) to test middle and high school sutdents in algebra 1, biology 1, English 1, and US history and government. The EOCEP provides tests in high school core courses and for courses taken in middle school for high school credit.The EOCEP is a standards-based test program, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score a C or above.

The different student groups are identified by the South Carolina Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 92% 53%
Black 5% 39%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2%
Hispanic 2% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 9%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Awards

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • Palmetto Gold (2006)
  • Palmetto Gold (2005)
  • Palmetto Gold (2004)

Special education / special needs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Special education
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Specific learning disabilities

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Ceramics
  • Painting
  • Photography
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Orchestra
Performing and written arts
  • Dance
  • Drama

Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • French
  • Spanish

Gifted & talented

Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • Gifted / high performing
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 7:55
School end time
  • 3:10
School Leader's name
  • Mike Satterfield
Special schedule
  • Block scheduling
Fax number
  • (803) 345-7111

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

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  • Gifted / high performing
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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  • Special education
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Specific learning disabilities
Foreign languages taught
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • French
  • Spanish
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track
  • Wrestling
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Cross country
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track
  • Volleyball

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Ceramics
  • Painting
  • Photography
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Orchestra
Performing arts
  • Dance
  • Drama
School leaders can update this information here.

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