Richland Two Institute of Innovation in Columbia, South Carolina on DonorsChoose

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Richland Two Institute of Innovation is a public school in Columbia, South Carolina that is part of Richland School District Two. It serves 150 students in grades 7 - 12. Its teachers have had 6 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades 7 - 12

150 Students

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763 Fashion Dr

Columbia, SC 29229 View local requests

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Richland Two Institute of Innovation Demographics

60%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

76%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Richland Two Institute of Innovation Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Apr 30, 2026

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