Serving 1,611 students in grades 9-12, James Island Charter High School 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 89% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,611 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James Island Charter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
James Island Charter High School's student population of 1,611 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 103 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,611 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James Island Charter High School 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 James Island Charter High School is 0.44, 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
#21 out of 1095 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
20%
32%
White
72%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
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 James Island Charter High School's ranking?
James Island Charter High School is ranked #21 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are James Island Charter High School often compared to?
James Island Charter High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wando High School by visitors of our site.
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 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of James Island Charter High School?
The graduation rate of James Island Charter High School is 90%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend James Island Charter High School?
1,611 students attend James Island Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of James Island Charter High School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Island Charter High School?
James Island Charter High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does James Island Charter High School offer ?
James Island Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is James Island Charter High School part of?
James Island Charter High School is part of Charleston 01 School District.
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