Lower Richland High School
2615 Lower Richland Boulevard
Hopkins, SC 29061
Telephone: 803/695-3000
Principal: Marvin Byers

Visit our web page at lr.rcsd1.org

ENROLLMENT: 1,729
GENERAL LOCATION: Lower Richland
SCHOOL MASCOT: Diamond Hornets
SCHOOL COLORS: Black & Gold
GRADES: 9-12
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 21

OUTSTANDING FEATURES/PROGRAMS:
Advanced Academic Program (AAP)
High School Scholars (HSS) Program
Advanced Placement (AP) Program
Comprehensive high school, including vocational courses
Diagnostic/remedial services
Visual and performing arts, including symphonic and concert bands, orchestra, drama, dance, drawing, painting, ceramic, sculpture, photography and crafts
Intervention program for at-risk youth
Extensive community education program for personal improvement and enrichment
Foreign language labs in the classroom

EXTRACURRICULAR OFFERINGS:
23 teams fielded in 10 sports
Wide variety of interest groups, service organizations and honorary societies
Student government
Student publications

SPECIAL INCENTIVES:
Individual and group awards for attendance
Group awards for behavior
Honor Roll
Exhibitions and competitions
Principal's essay contests
4.0 Club
Good Citizenship Award
Field trips

FACULTY INFORMATION:
60% have master's degrees or higher
50% of the professional staff have 10 or more years experience at the school

UNIQUE ASSETS:
Located in one of the fastest-growing areas of the county

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
Parent-Teacher-Student Association
Strong business and industry partnerships
Member, East Columbia Area Council, Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce
Athletic, Band, Drama and HOSA Booster Clubs
Scholarship Foundation

DIRECTIONS:
Leaving S.A.B., turn left on Laurel St., proceed to Harden St.. Turn right on Harden St. and proceed to Devine St.. Turn left on Devine. Travel Devine St. (Devine changes into Garners Ferry Rd.) to the Veteran’s Hospital. Proceed on Garners Ferry/Sumter Highway (76/378) approximately six (6) mi.. School is on the left just past Square D Company.---(11.6 mi.)