Serving 1,086 students in grades 6-12, Charleston School Of The Arts ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 1,086 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Charleston School Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Charleston School Of The Arts's student population of 1,086 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,086 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Charleston School Of The Arts ranks within the top 5% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charleston School Of The Arts is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#25 out of 1095 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
15%
32%
White
68%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charleston School Of The Arts's ranking?
Charleston School Of The Arts is ranked #25 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Charleston School Of The Arts?
The graduation rate of Charleston School Of The Arts is 95%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Charleston School Of The Arts?
1,086 students attend Charleston School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Charleston School Of The Arts students are White, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charleston School Of The Arts?
Charleston School Of The Arts has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Charleston School Of The Arts offer ?
Charleston School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Charleston School Of The Arts part of?
Charleston School Of The Arts is part of Charleston 01 School District.
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