The Broad River Correctional Institution is a South Carolina Department of Corrections state prison for men located in Columbia, South Carolina, United States. South Carolina's execution chamber is located in Broad River. The adjacent Kirkland Correctional Institution lies just to its south side.
Broad River High School serves 28 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 28 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Broad River High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Broad River High School's student population of 28 students has grown by 300% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
28 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Broad River High School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
89%
31%
White
7%
46%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
67%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Broad River High School?
28 students attend Broad River High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Broad River High School students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Broad River High School?
Broad River High School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Broad River High School offer ?
Broad River High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Broad River High School part of?
Broad River High School is part of Dept Of Correction N04 School District.
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