Burke High School

244 President Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 355 students in grades 9-12, Burke High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 355 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50% in SC)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Burke High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

Burke High School's student population of 355 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
355 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
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School Rankings

Burke High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burke High School is 0.12, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SC)
#423 out of 1095 schools
(Top 50%)
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30-34%
39%
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65-69%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Burke High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
1%
12%
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Black
94%
32%
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White
4%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.12
This chart display the diversity score of Burke High School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
85%
This chart display graduation rate of Burke High School and public school graduation rate of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
6%
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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 Burke High School's ranking?
Burke High School is ranked #423 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Burke High School often compared to?
Burke 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Burke High School?
The graduation rate of Burke High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Burke High School?
355 students attend Burke High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Burke High School students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burke High School?
Burke High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Burke High School offer ?
Burke High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Burke High School part of?
Burke High School is part of Charleston 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 355 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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