What grades does Institute of Innovation serve?

Institute of Innovation is a High school serving students in Gaffney, SC. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is Institute of Innovation located?

Institute of Innovation is located at Gaffney, SC in a town area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Institute of Innovation?

Institute of Innovation has a student-teacher ratio of 0:1.

What schools are in Gaffney, SC?

Gaffney, SC is served by the local school district. Institute of Innovation is one of the High schools in the area.

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Institute of Innovation — School Calendar 2026-27

High|Gaffney, South Carolina|Cherokee 01

Gaffney, SC 29341

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Upcoming Events

Oct

Fri

Staff Development/Teacher Workday-NO school for studentsStaff DayDistrict-wide

Nov

Mon

No School - Teacher WorkdayStaff DayDistrict-wide

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Nov

Wed

Thanksgiving Break - Schools ClosedBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Sat

No School - Christmas/Winter BreakBreakDistrict-wide

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Dec

Mon

Winter BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Jan

Mon

Staff Development/Teacher WorkdayStaff DayDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Locale

Town

District

Cherokee 01

Phone

(864)206-2576

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,668

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,064

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$17,987

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 17%State 44%Local 39%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

30.2%

Below 150% poverty line

6.2%

Unemployment rate

11.0%

Uninsured residents

14.8%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,050

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

976

Receiving special ed services

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

388 (40%)

Speech/Language Impairment

173 (18%)

Other Health Impairment

117 (12%)

Autism

111 (11%)

Intellectual Disability

62 (6%)

Emotional Disturbance

17 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Coming Up

Fri, Oct 9, 2026

Staff Development/Teacher Workday-NO school for students

Staff Day

Mon, Nov 2, 2026

No School - Teacher Workday

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Staff Day

Wed, Nov 25, 2026

Thanksgiving Break - Schools Closed

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Break

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Cherokee 01. Institute of Innovation follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day Holiday - Schools ClosedDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Staff Development/Teacher Workday-NO school for studentsDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Nov 2, 2026	No School - Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide https://www.classdojo.com/ul/t/class?postID=6a681102416b7e4d606759f1&target=story&classID=6a458d27a4e98f4c75fa0248	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break - Schools ClosedDistrict-wide	Break	—
Sat, Dec 19, 2026	No School - Christmas/Winter BreakDistrict-wide https://www.classdojo.com/ul/t/class?postID=6a68123dcf040facfa5eed69&target=story&classID=6a458d27a4e98f4c75fa0248	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Staff Development/Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday - Schools ClosedDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Wed, Feb 17, 2027	Mid-Winter Break - Schools ClosedDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	No School - Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide https://www.classdojo.com/ul/t/class?postID=6a681421ea40ed360ce6f628&target=story&classID=6a458d27a4e98f4c75fa0248	Staff Day	—
Sat, Apr 3, 2027	No School - Spring BreakDistrict-wide https://www.classdojo.com/ul/t/class?postID=6a68144fd2d73bd8a0ae4633&target=story&classID=6a458d27a4e98f4c75fa0248	Break	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Staff Development/Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—