Irmo High School Reviews

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My overall high school experience with irmo High School was amazing academically they provided programs for me that not all schools had. for example, the National Beta Club, and the National Honor Society. This school allowed me to face any challenges that came my way it also allowed me to socially connect with people overall.

Irmo High is not a bad school, especially academic wise. There has been a vast number of problems with Irmo since attending; however, it was mostly the students acting out. For the most part, the staff is wonderful and the teachers I've had were always efficient and caring. I would recommend going to Irmo for academics, regardless of what you hear.

I love the school, it has some amazing teachers, that push you through study. I also love my friends in school.

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My daughter is a freshman and new to the district. We chose Irmo because of the outstanding arts program and classes, and great facilities as well as the graduation tracks such as IB and dual credit. Also the teachers and administrators genuinely care about the students.

I’ve been amazed at some of the creative projects teachers assign in classes. My daughter’s grades have greatly improved since she’s been at Irmo, and she likes all of her teachers. Also the students have been friendly and welcoming to her, and she likes the diversity and individuality at this school. She’s been happy there since Day 1!

However, Irmo has a dark side. My daughter has seen many fights among students and said that students are vaping in the bathrooms. It also has a bad rap for some violence/harassment among students in the past 2 years, but that seems to be improving. Still, it’s overall a very good school in an excellent district. It just needs to work on student discipline and the graduation rate.

My experience at Irmo was great. Even when covid hit I still felt connected with my teachers. The school is very diverse and takes academics seriously.

Irmo High School is a school that provides kids with the gift of learning. The school has an exceptional performing/fine arts program, as well as other opportunities that helps us become college and/or career ready. The school is also big on diversity. Irmo High is an international school that puts the backgrounds of all its students into consideration. While there may be a few setbacks with the school, it still peaks as a great school with great teachers and staff.

Irmo High School is a magical school. Those who don't live in South Carolina wouldn't know the school's reputation. However, those who do may have heard mixed thoughts. People may look to the news and see the fights and protests that have occurred. However, underneath all of the ugly, there is some good. Irmo High School provides great resources to those who show promise in their academics. The dual enrollment program gives students a head start on college. This opens doors for many whose studies might take years to accomplish with the career they have in mind. The school also set up the Nest for those yellow jackets who need a little more help growing into their hidden gifts. It's not perfect but with the right funding and an increase in our teacher's salaries, I believe that the students will be able to get the education they never imagined.

My experience at this school have had ups and downs. Although there can be some complaints. This school has provided me with many opportunities that have bettered me for my career.

The school connects with the students and the community. The standards are perfect for the students.

Throughout being here ive realized its a more relaxed enviroment then other schools, although this comes with the trade off of a worse education. There are many teachers who care and try to teach students but the students make that undoable while on the other end there are some who just don't try nearly as much as they should. The student scene has many fights and conflicts between other students and even them doing things such as ripping sinks out of the wall, which definetly brings the rating down.

This school is not as good as it used to be. Overall, little was done to adequately prepare staff for online teaching during the pandemic. Now that school is back in session, it is overrun with disciplinary issues and teachers incapable to teach. My daughter just finished her sophomore year and it was a really bad year. She tells me of students constantly interrupting classes. At one point in the year, students kept setting off the fire alarm. I went to get paperwork in the middle of the school day to the front office area and cafeteria reeking of marijuana. Teachers were responsive, but it was clear that they were overwhelmed by the behavior problems. There also seems to be issues will allowing bad teachers to remain just to have a warm body. My daughter's astronomy teacher would assign the class to read about Indian poachers or to watch episodes of Jeff Corwin, who works with animals, not space stuff.

Irmo high school is a really nice school when it comes to academics , sports, extra curricular activities, etc. but the students in the school are very judgmental and the mainly reason why the school isn’t really good. Admin isn’t really that much help either. The food is decent.

It’s not a terrible school. The academics and teachers are great. I love that there’s so much diversity there too. The problem is that there’s a lot of violence that goes on and it isn’t the safest place to be.

the teachers i had were pretty nice and many of them were fair and accepting in the school. the bathrooms however were quite terrible and that's mainly because of teenagers vaping in there

The students can be mean at times but the teachers do exceptionally well at their job. The food is good depending on your taste and the school is very big and easy to get lost in.

Students and staff are very welcoming. Staff are very friendly and helpful, especially for special needs students, like me.

I absolutely loved going to this high school, the atmosphere, the teachers, the students, made this experience very enjoyable and made high school and absolute breeze! With me being apart of multiple sports teams during my time at Irmo, I have to say that the love that is athletes get not only from my fellow peers but from the teachers and administrators. They absolutely love coming to the games and supporting us and just giving us all the love in the world and I don’t think any school in the world gives their students as much love as Irmo does! Now I’m not saying this school is perfect because it isn’t but like my principal Dr. Robin Hardy said, Irmo means: I respect myself and Others thank you and have a wonderful day!

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I'm glad that I chose Irmo over the other schools in the district! I am currently a enrolled as a junior, and can safely say that experience there has been nothing short of amazing! Not only does it offer a variety intensive programs (such as AP, IB Diploma, and IB Career), but it is diverse and promotes independence among students, so that they can learn to grow and take responsibility for their own actions. Additionally, it is filled with some of the kindest souls, both students and teachers, that I have ever met. They make the environment feel fun, friendly, and home-like at all times. I highly recommend Irmo to anyone who is not sure where to go to school in District 5!

I liked the array of options I had for in terms of my classes. I got to do a multitude of different courses to test my academic knowledge and prepare me for my next level of education. The only downside would be the length of the classes could be tedious at times.

It's a lovely school, this is my third year at Irmo and I am a senior this year. This school offers excellent academic programs and courses that will provide students with everything they need to be successful in college. The environment is very friendly and accepting, and this school holds themselves and their students to the standards of the "3 R's" being Respectful, Responsible, and Reputable. If I learned anything at Irmo it is that Irmo means: I Respect Myself and Others.
-soon to be former yellow jacket

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