James Island Charter High School
1000 Ft. Johnson Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Charleston, SC 29412
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tel:
(843)762-2754
- James Island Charter High School serves 1,634 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 92% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 46%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 86% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 46%) for the 2015-16 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 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%.
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%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- James Island Charter High School's student population of 1,634 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 101 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,634 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 101 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- James Island Charter High School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,130 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of James Island Charter High School is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
| Overall School Rank | 1% | 32% |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 92% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 86% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 9% |
| Black | 26% | 34% |
| White | 65% | 52% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.42 |
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| Graduation Rate | 91% | 84% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Charleston 01 School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (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 James Island 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 | 711 students
0.7 miles
883-a Mikell Drive
Charleston, SC 29412
(843)762-2767 0.7 PK-5 711 - Charleston James Island Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 347 students
1.6 miles
1484 Camp Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843)762-2784 1.6 6-8 347 - Charleston Fort Johnson Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 507 students
2.3 miles
1825 Camp Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843)762-2740 2.3 6-8 507 - Charleston Harbor View Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 642 students
2.7 miles
1576 Harbor View Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843)762-2749 2.7 PK-5 642 - Charleston James Island Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 537 students
2.7 miles
1872 Grimball Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843)762-8240 2.7 PK-5 537
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