North Charleston High School is a public high school in North Charleston, South Carolina, United States. It is a part of the Charleston County School District.
Serving 829 students in grades 9-12, North Charleston High School ranks in the bottom 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 16% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 829 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: North Charleston High serves the northwest part of North Charleston, SC, covering an area of approximately 25.3 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 5.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Charleston High School's student population of 829 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
829 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1925
School Rankings
North Charleston High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Charleston High School is 0.52, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#713 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
63%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
70-74%
83.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)70.3%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Charleston High School's ranking?
North Charleston High School is ranked #713 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are North Charleston High School often compared to?
North Charleston 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?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Charleston High School?
The graduation rate of North Charleston High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend North Charleston High School?
829 students attend North Charleston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of North Charleston High School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Charleston High School?
North Charleston High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Charleston High School offer ?
North Charleston High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is North Charleston High School part of?
North Charleston High School is part of Charleston 01 School District.
In what neighborhood is North Charleston High School located?
North Charleston High School is located in the Park Circle neighborhood of North Charleston, SC. There are 2 other public schools located in Park Circle.
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