Serving 1,895 students in grades 9-12, Goose Creek 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 36% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% 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: 1,895 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: 77% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Goose Creek High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Goose Creek High School's student population of 1,895 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 118 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,895 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
118 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Goose Creek High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Goose Creek High School is 0.72, which is more 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
#380 out of 1154 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
22%
12%
Black
38%
32%
White
30%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
77%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Goose Creek High School's ranking?
Goose Creek High School is ranked #380 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Goose Creek High School often compared to?
Goose Creek High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stratford High School, Cane Bay High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Goose Creek High School?
The graduation rate of Goose Creek High School is 77%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Goose Creek High School?
1,895 students attend Goose Creek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Goose Creek High School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Goose Creek High School?
Goose Creek High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Goose Creek High School offer ?
Goose Creek High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Goose Creek High School part of?
Goose Creek High School is part of Berkeley 01 School District.
School Reviews
4 9/15/2021
Goose is a great school but they need to get the bus Situation in order school get out at 4:05 and I just got home at 5:10 and there are still students at the school.
4 8/18/2020
It's a great school, The Teachers are great. The Staff & Even the principal. Sometimes the admin, but overall. I love it.
2 9/1/2010
There is little dress code and the atmosphere is similiar to the schools in New Jersey. The school itself is very old and very little updates. Bathrooms are very dirty all the time. Goose Creek needs to take a step up and do some improvements to bring more decent students proud of their school.
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