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- Total Jobs 1 Jobs
- Category Customer Care, Education, Health
- Location Lexington & Richland Counties
About Us
Overview
Serving a 196-square-mile area northwest of Columbia, District Five educates students in the towns of Irmo and Chapin across parts of Lexington and Richland counties. Established in 1951, the district offers a complete PK–12 program across 12 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 4 comprehensive high schools and 1 alternative high school, with a total enrollment of approximately 16,680 and a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 Wikipedia.
Mission & Vision
“Our mission, in partnership with our stakeholders, is to prepare all students to be college and career ready by providing a challenging curriculum in a safe, secure, diverse, and equitable learning environment focused on academic, social, and emotional growth and development. We Love and Grow Our Students!”
Schools & Attendance Areas
District Five is organized into three attendance areas—Chapin, Dutch Fork and Irmo—each with its own feeder pattern. Its high schools (Irmo, Dutch Fork, Chapin, Spring Hill) and the Academy for Success alternative program work alongside elementary and middle feeder schools to create continuity from early childhood through graduation Wikipedia.
Special Programs & Services
Beyond core academics, the district offers:
4K and EXCEL tuition-based preschool programs
Special Services (including ESY, occupational and physical therapy)
Alternative education through the Academy for Success
Career and technical studies at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies
Governance & Leadership
Led by Superintendent Dr. Akil Ross and overseen by a seven-member Board of Trustees, District Five operates under a Strategic Plan that emphasizes academic rigor, safe schools, community engagement and staff development. Regular AdvancED reviews and bond referenda ensure ongoing facility improvements and accountability Lexington-Richland School District Five.
Community Profile & Performance
With student achievement indicators (graduation rate, SAT/ACT scores, state assessments) consistently at or above state averages, District Five maintains strong academic performance while serving a diverse student body. Programs such as Project Lead The Way and robust athletics and arts offerings further enrich the educational experience Lexington-Richland School District Five.