Charleston School Of The Arts

5109-b West Enterprise Street
North Charleston, SC 29405
10/
10
Top 5%
Charleston County School of the Arts is a public magnet school located in North Charleston, South Carolina and is considered part of the Charleston County School District. It was founded in 1995 by Rose Maree Jordan Myers, who served as principal until 2007.
Serving 1,069 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 78% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 1,069 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in SC)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 78% (Top 5%)
  • : 87% (Top 10%)
  • : 83% (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:

School Overview

Charleston School Of The Arts's student population of 1,069 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,069 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Year Founded
1995

School Rankings

Charleston School Of The Arts ranks within the top 5% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charleston School Of The Arts is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
#43 out of 1118 schools
(Top 5%)
78%
43%
87%
52%
83%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
13%
31%
White
69%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
≥95%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Pegasus
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Charleston School Of The Arts's ranking?
Charleston School Of The Arts is ranked #43 out of 1,118 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?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% 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 84%.
How many students attend Charleston School Of The Arts?
1,069 students attend Charleston School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Charleston School Of The Arts students are White, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charleston School Of The Arts?
Charleston School Of The Arts has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 1,069 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 78% (Top 5%)
  • : 87% (Top 10%)
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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