Lucy Garrett Beckham High School serves 1,826 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,826 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 5% in SC)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lucy Garrett Beckham High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Lucy Garrett Beckham High School's student population of 1,826 students has grown by 147% over five school years.
The teacher population of 105 teachers has grown by 144% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,826 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
105 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lucy Garrett Beckham High School is 0.39, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
8%
32%
White
59%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Total Sports Offered
21 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Drill Team, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Volley Ball, Weightlifting, Wrestling
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Beta Club, Key Club, National Honor Society, Student Council
Beta Club, Key Club, National Honor Society, Student Council
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- About Lucy Beckham High School
- Nestled in the heart of Mt. Pleasant, Lucy Garrett Beckham High School is a new modern building accommodating 1,500 students in a 242,000 sq ft building on 44.1 acres. Beckham is a comprehensive 9-12 grade high school focused on teaching in a 21st century learning environment:
- A modern advisory that focuses on relationships and building student independence (CREW)
- Virtual and blended learning environments for students
- One to one technology (student issued Chromebook)
- Modified block schedule with Independent Learning Time (ILT) and One Lunch
- Joint emphasis on character and academics (FOCUS)
- Strong community partnerships and work-based learning opportunities
- Spaces in the new school include two gymnasiums, a performing arts center, student commons, collaborative learning areas, classrooms, science labs and specialty spaces for CTE programs. The facility houses a state of the art media center with a makerspace.
- https://www.ccsdschools.com/lucybeckham
Profile last updated: 09/15/2023
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Lucy Garrett Beckham High School often compared to?
Lucy Garrett Beckham High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wando High School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Lucy Garrett Beckham High School?
1,826 students attend Lucy Garrett Beckham High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Lucy Garrett Beckham High School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lucy Garrett Beckham High School?
Lucy Garrett Beckham High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lucy Garrett Beckham High School offer ?
Lucy Garrett Beckham High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lucy Garrett Beckham High School part of?
Lucy Garrett Beckham High School is part of Charleston 01 School District.
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