Sc Governor's School For Agriculture At John De La Howe

Sc Governor's School For Agriculture At John De La Howe serves 75 students in grades 10-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 75 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in SC)
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sc Governor's School For Agriculture At John De La Howe ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

Sc Governor's School For Agriculture At John De La Howe's student population of 75 students has grown by 127% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
75 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Sc Governor's School For Agriculture At John De La Howe is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
≥50%
52%
≥50%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sc Governor's School For Agriculture At John De La Howe and the public school average student teacher ratio of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
13%
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Black
12%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sc Governor's School For Agriculture At John De La Howe and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
87%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sc Governor's School For Agriculture At John De La Howe and the percentage of White public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sc Governor's School For Agriculture At John De La Howe.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.23
This chart displays the diversity score of Sc Governor's School For Agriculture At John De La Howe and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥80%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
67%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of Sc Governor's School For Agriculture At John De La Howe?
The graduation rate of Sc Governor's School For Agriculture At John De La Howe is 80%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Sc Governor's School For Agriculture At John De La Howe?
75 students attend Sc Governor's School For Agriculture At John De La Howe.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Sc Governor's School For Agriculture At John De La Howe students are White, 12% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sc Governor's School For Agriculture At John De La Howe?
Sc Governor's School For Agriculture At John De La Howe has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sc Governor's School For Agriculture At John De La Howe offer ?
Sc Governor's School For Agriculture At John De La Howe offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sc Governor's School For Agriculture At John De La Howe part of?
Sc Governor's School For Agriculture At John De La Howe is part of Sc Governor's School For Agriculture At John De La Howe Scho School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 75 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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