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Dorchester Career And Technology Center vs. Ashley Ridge High School

Should you attend Dorchester Career And Technology Center or Ashley Ridge High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Dorchester Career And Technology Center
507 School House Road
Dorchester, SC 29437
Ashley Ridge High School
9800 Delemar Highway
Summerville, SC 29485
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Top 5%
Top Rankings
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Ashley Ridge High School ranks 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 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
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Serving 2,735 students in grades 9-12, Ashley Ridge High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
School Type
Vocational
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Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
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2,735 students
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This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ashley Ridge High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
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48% | 52%
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This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ashley Ridge High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
136 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dorchester Career And Technology Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ashley Ridge High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
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20:1
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This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ashley Ridge High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dorchester 02 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

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#32 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Top 5%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ashley Ridge High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
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76%
(Top 10% in SC)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ashley Ridge High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dorchester 02 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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91%
(Top 5% in SC)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ashley Ridge High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dorchester 02 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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67%
(Top 20% in SC)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ashley Ridge High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dorchester 02 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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95%
(Top 20% in SC)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Ashley Ridge High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Dorchester 02 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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This chart displays the students of Ashley Ridge High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
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857
Grade 10 Students
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706
Grade 11 Students
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609
Grade 12 Students
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563

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ashley Ridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dorchester 02 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ashley Ridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dorchester 02 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ashley Ridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dorchester 02 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
57%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ashley Ridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dorchester 02 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ashley Ridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dorchester 02 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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0.60
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This chart showcases the diversity score of Ashley Ridge High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dorchester 02 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
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41%
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This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ashley Ridge High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dorchester 02 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
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5%
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This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ashley Ridge High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dorchester 02 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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