St. Johns High School
St. Johns High School serves 321 students in grades 9-12.
St. Johns High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Placements
St. Johns High School places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
St. Johns High School's student population of 321 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 321 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
St. Johns High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,142 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of St. Johns High School is 0.58, 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 Testing Rank | #294 out of 1142 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 25% | 9% |
| Black | 58% | 34% |
| White | 15% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.62 |
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Graduation Rate | 65-69% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 9% | 6% |
| 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 St. Johns High School is West Ashley High School (6.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Haut Gap Middle School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Angel Oak Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Johns Island Angel Oak Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 439 students10
0.2 miles
6134 Chisolm Road
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-6412 0.2 PK-5 439 - Johns Island Haut Gap Middle School Magnet School
Math: 43% | Reading: 47%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 5-8 | 475 students10
1.3 miles
1861 Bohicket Road
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-6418 1.3 5-8 475 - Johns Island Mt. Zion Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 264 students10
4.6 miles
3464 River Road
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-3841 4.6 PK-5 264 - Charleston C. E. Williams Middle School For Creative And Scientific Art Magnet School
Math: 38% | Reading: 43%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 664 students10
5.1 miles
640 Butte Street
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 763-1529 5.1 6-8 664 - Charleston Oakland Elementary School Math: 50% | Reading: 45%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 566 students10
5.6 miles
505-a Arlington Drive
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 763-1510 5.6 PK-5 566
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