Kirkland Correctional Institution is a state prison for men located in Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina, United States, owned and operated by the South Carolina Department of Corrections.
Kirkland High School serves 42 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 42:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% 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: 42 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 42:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kirkland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Kirkland High School's student population of 42 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
42 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kirkland High School is 0.33, 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
42:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
81%
31%
White
14%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
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
91%
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 Kirkland High School?
42 students attend Kirkland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Kirkland High School students are Black, 14% of students are White, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kirkland High School?
Kirkland High School has a student ration of 42:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kirkland High School offer ?
Kirkland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kirkland High School part of?
Kirkland High School is part of Dept Of Correction N04 School District.
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