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 16 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- 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 16 students has grown by 128% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
16 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Broad River High School is 0.22, 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
5:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
88%
31%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
6%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Broad River High School?
16 students attend Broad River High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Broad River High School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Broad River High School?
Broad River High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower 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 Department Of Correction N04 School District.
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