James Island Charter High School
Tel:
(843)762-2754
- James Island Charter High School serves 1,597 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- James Island Charter High School placed 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%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 49%.
Top Placements
James Island Charter High School places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
- James Island Charter High School's student population of 1,597 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 | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,597 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 103 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
- James Island Charter High School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,142 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of James Island Charter High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #14 out of 1142 schools (Top 5%) | |
| ||
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 84% | 44% |
| ||
| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 86% | 43% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
| ||
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 9% |
| Black | 22% | 34% |
| White | 70% | 51% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.62 |
| ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 84% |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 63% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Charleston 01 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to James Island Charter High School is Allegro Charter School Of Music (3.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Camp Road Middle School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Stiles Point Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Charleston Stiles Point Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 709 students
0.7 miles
883-a Mikell Drive
Charleston, SC 29412
(843)762-2767 0.7 PK-5 709 - Charleston Camp Road Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 793 students
1.6 miles
1484 Camp Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843)762-2784 1.6 6-8 793 - Charleston Harbor View Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 653 students
2.7 miles
1576 Harbor View Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843)762-2749 2.7 PK-5 653 - Charleston James Island Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 564 students
2.7 miles
1872 Grimball Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843)762-8240 2.7 PK-5 564 - Charleston Murray Lasaine Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-6 | 354 students
3.1 miles
691 Riverland Drive
Charleston, SC 29412
(843)762-2765 3.1 PK-6 354
School Reviews
Nearby Homes for Sale
-
1540 CLARK SOUND CIR
CHARLESTON, SC$344,000- 3 Bed | 2 Bath
- single family
-
1503 CHARMING NANCY ROAD
CHARLESTON, SC$535,900- 3 Bed | 3 Bath
- single family
-
1503 CHARMING NANCY ROAD
CHARLESTON, SC$554,900- 4 Bed | 4 Bath
- single family
-
1503 CHARMING NANCY ROAD
CHARLESTON, SC$569,900- 3 Bed | 3 Bath
- single family
Recent Articles
Learn more about Cato Middle College High, a school that allows students to get a head start on college courses while still in high school.
Public schools in the United States have an interesting history. Learn about how these public institutions developed into a cornerstone of our country's education.
Schools all over the country have closed their doors to slow the spread of COVID-19, forcing educators and parents to switch to online learning strategies. Read on to learn where to start with homeschooling and for helpful resources for learning at home.
