Dorchester 2 School District

District Spending

The Dorchester 2 School District spends $7,815 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 61% on instruction, 35% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Dorchester 2 School District has 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the SC state average being 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Dorchester 2 School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 4% in 2009.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Dorchester 2 School District, 12% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Dorchester 2 School District serves 3% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.