Chapin High School, recognized by US News and World Report as a top performing school in the midlands and across the state, is a community school with a tradition of academic, athletic and performing arts excellence that began in 1924, with a commitment to helping all students develop World Class Skills as outlined in the standards of the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate. We have aligned our instructional practice, professional development, and educational philosophy to ensure that we are meeting the needs of all students. We maintain high academic standards, allowing our students to acquire the concepts and skills needed to pursue future college and career pathways. Chapin High School collaborates with parents and the community to foster a culture of engagement, enthusiasm, and excellence. Our culture is infused with opportunities for student learning, teacher development, and administrative collaboration.
To increase student readiness, we have placed a particular emphasis on 21st century skills, specifically critical thinking, communication, and collaboration. Teachers and students routinely engage in higher-level thinking practices and small group collaboration. Our Academic Leadership Academy takes this one step further by incorporating all four practices in conjunction with the Center for Creative Leadership curriculum. For the 2024-2025 school year, 90 percent of Chapin High School students were eligible for State Scholarships, including 39 Palmetto Fellows Scholarships, and one National Merit Scholarship. Graduating seniors were offered approximately 68 million dollars in scholarship money.
At Chapin High School, we fully commit to the principle of continuous improvement. This can be seen in our students’ academic and extra-curricular achievements as well as in our instructional programs and our collaboration with our community. Many of our students participate in clubs, organizations, arts, and athletic programs after school, and the success of these programs is truly impressive. In total, Chapin High has earned 58 state titles in athletics, the most recent being our 2024 AAAAA Division II Cheer Team. Additionally, both our JV and Varsity Dance Teams are reigning state champions, continuing a tradition of excellence and school pride. We also had multiple players and coaches receive state-level recognitions and honors. In the performing arts programs, Band, Chorus, Orchestra and Dance all received Straight Superior Ratings. Our well-prepared and fully engaged student body is the key to our success. Our student government had the honor of hosting the 2025 South Carolina Association of Student Council State Convention.
Chapin High School is a family of dedicated teachers, staff, students and stakeholders who whole-heartedly believe in the concept of “One Heartbeat”. We strive every day to Speak Life and Be Life for one another. We are ready to learn, respectful to others, and responsible to ourselves. We are committed to producing young men and women who are not only college and career ready, but compassionate and caring and primed to change the world.
Edward Davis Jr., Principal
Mary Higginbotham, SIC Chair
