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SC Whitmore School

501 Commerce Drive NE, Columbia, SC, 29223

Ranked 186 of 206 in South Carolina

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SC Whitmore School

501 Commerce Drive NE, Columbia, SC, 29223

About SC Whitmore School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 20%
Reading 55%
State average proficiency is 20% in Math and 55% in Reading.
14
Full-time Teachers
34 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
478
Total Students
$50059
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 73.85%
Asian 0.63%
Hispanic 6.28%
Black 16.32%
Two+ Races 2.51%
Native Am. 0.21%
White
73.85%
Asian
0.63%
Hispanic
6.28%
Black
16.32%
Two+ Races
2.51%
Native Am.
0.21%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 478
62.55%
299 Female
37.45%
179 Male

Student Population

478 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 34 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

159 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

SC Whitmore School Contact Information

Address

501 Commerce Drive NE, Columbia, SC, 29223

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Phone

(803) 476-6416

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Robotics & STEM
at SC Whitmore School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
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  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:40 AM to 3:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:25 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

SC Whitmore School is happy about how well its accelerated graduation track worked. During the 2025–2026 school year, a record number of students were able to finish their requirements early. As a virtual charter school, it has recently improved its own learning platform to make it easier for students and South Carolina-certified teachers to work together in real time. The school also started a new Virtual College Tour series that lets students talk to admissions officers from all over the country without having to leave their homes.

FAQ

Q1. Are there programs that help people become better leaders?

Ans. Yes, students can learn how to be leaders by joining student groups, working on group projects, and mentoring other students.

Q2. Are there chances for peer mentoring?

Ans. Of course, yes! Older kids can teach younger kids how to be leaders, work together, and help each other.

Q3. Are there programs that help kids stay fit?

Ans. Of course! SC Whitmore School helps students' mental, emotional, and social health by giving them counseling and wellness programs.

Q4. How does SC Whitmore School get students ready for success in the future?

Ans. Planning, skill-building, and guidance programs help students make the transition to college, vocational training, or a job.

Q5. Can students take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, SC Whitmore School lets students who want to go to college take both the SAT and the ACT.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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