Goose Creek High

Summary:

Goose Creek High is a public high school in Goose Creek, South Carolina, serving 1,981 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Berkeley 01 school district, which is ranked 37 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Goose Creek High has a diverse student population, with 36.8% African American, 25.29% Hispanic, and 28.27% White students, which is higher than nearby schools like Stratford High and Hanahan High. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by End-of-Course exam proficiency rates, is generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Goose Creek High's proficiency rates were 43.8% in Algebra 1/Mathematics, 50.9% in English 1, and 52.39% in U.S. History, compared to the district's 66.37%, 63.66%, and 57.61%, respectively, and the state's 72.5%, 62.89%, and 58.77%. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American students performing relatively well compared to the state average, but Hispanic and Gifted and Talented students performing much worse.

Goose Creek High's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 94th out of 216 high schools in 2017-2018 to 155th out of 235 in 2023-2024, with its SchoolDigger star rating dropping from 3 to 2 during this period. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (52.45%), which is higher than the nearby Stratford High (41.65%) and Hanahan High (29.04%), suggesting that the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which may contribute to its lower academic performance.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

 1137 Red Bank Road
       Goose Creek, SC  29445


(843) 553-5300

District: Berkeley 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
155th of 235 South Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,335 Help


Feeder schools for Goose Creek High:

Elementary:    Boulder Bluff Elementary
    Goose Creek Elementary
    Marrington Elementary
    Mount Holly Elementary
Middle:    Marrington Middle School of the Arts
    Sedgefield Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  17.6 Help
Number of students:  1,981

Racial breakdown:

African American:
36.8%
White:
28.3%
Hispanic:
25.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Goose Creek High ranks worse than 66% of high schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 7th among 8 ranked high schools in the Berkeley 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Goose Creek High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Goose Creek High has the largest high school student body size in the Berkeley 01 School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Goose Creek High is $10,335. 6 high schools in the Berkeley 01 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Goose Creek High:

SchoolDigger ranks Goose Creek High 155th of 235 South Carolina public high schools. (See Goose Creek High in the ranking list.)

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Berkeley 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Berkeley 01 37th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Goose Creek High

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Rank History for all students at Goose Creek High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 57.00 107th 187 42.8%
2006 51.53 133rd 191 30.4%
2007 41.74 156th 191 18.3%
2008 57.84 99th 185 46.5%
2009 61.98 76th 188 59.6%
2010 49.55 120th 199 39.7%
2011 51.58 101st 199 49.2%
2012 63.12 80th 202 60.4%
2013 53.18 100th 203 50.7%
2014 60.87 86th 210 59.0%
2015 44.85 108th 232 53.4%
2016 47.60 96th 231 58.4%
2017 44.93 93rd 223 58.3%
2018 43.72 94th 216 56.5%
2019 26.48 150th 225 33.3%
2021 24.19 167th 227 26.4%
2022 38.55 131st 226 42.0%
2023 31.35 156th 237 34.2%
2024 32.00 155th 235 34.0%
See the entire list of South Carolina High School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Goose Creek High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.04 19th 22 13.6%
2019 32.75 16th 23 30.4%
2021 6.97 31st 31 0.0%
2022 47.95 31st 48 35.4%
2023 51.68 28th 57 50.9%
2024 36.05 38th 53 28.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Goose Creek High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.00 43rd 58 25.9%
2019 8.41 61st 64 4.7%
2021 17.63 43rd 46 6.5%
2022 20.58 54th 61 11.5%
2023 19.83 59th 68 13.2%
2024 37.00 49th 71 31.0%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Goose Creek High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.11 72nd 214 66.4%
2019 30.85 136th 217 37.3%
2021 28.75 154th 213 27.7%
2022 48.22 101st 220 54.1%
2023 39.06 130th 226 42.5%
2024 39.43 134th 229 41.5%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Goose Creek High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.44 96th 210 54.3%
2019 26.29 153rd 213 28.2%
2021 22.89 167th 213 21.6%
2022 38.13 133rd 220 39.5%
2023 34.61 141st 223 36.8%
2024 35.59 144th 225 36.0%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Goose Creek High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.35 55th 137 59.9%
2019 37.70 89th 143 37.8%
2021 32.04 79th 115 31.3%
2022 55.74 49th 139 64.7%
2023 53.49 55th 141 61.0%
2024 53.56 60th 145 58.6%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Goose Creek High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.23 143rd 156 8.3%
2024 5.87 151st 157 3.8%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Goose Creek High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.90 13th 15 13.3%
2024 30.51 14th 15 6.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Goose Creek High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.98 103rd 213 51.6%
2019 27.37 148th 218 32.1%
2021 24.64 158th 215 26.5%
2022 37.09 131st 224 41.5%
2023 29.69 154th 229 32.8%
2024 28.62 163rd 228 28.5%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Goose Creek High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.81 45th 183 75.4%
2019 43.34 89th 184 51.6%
2021 40.50 104th 178 41.6%
2022 57.49 67th 190 64.7%
2023 54.23 78th 199 60.8%
2024 51.14 85th 194 56.2%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Goose Creek High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.28 51st 80 36.3%
2019 8.95 83rd 86 3.5%
2021 13.38 86th 93 7.5%
2022 17.06 100th 108 7.4%
2023 12.62 113th 119 5.0%
2024 13.63 114th 121 5.8%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Goose Creek High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.83 90th 185 51.4%
2019 29.88 129th 191 32.5%
2021 32.58 130th 189 31.2%
2022 44.84 98th 192 49.0%
2023 32.19 137th 197 30.5%
2024 36.96 125th 196 36.2%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Goose Creek High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1304 330 153 36 0 n/a n/a 0 1823
1989 1148 311 172 36 0 n/a n/a 0 1667
1990 1118 316 153 29 7 n/a n/a 0 1623
1991 1106 312 154 47 8 n/a n/a 0 1627
1992 1061 351 142 43 6 n/a n/a 0 1603
1993 1016 334 132 33 6 n/a n/a 0 1521
1994 946 366 134 43 5 n/a n/a 0 1494
1995 944 430 119 37 10 n/a n/a 0 1540
1996 944 430 119 37 10 n/a n/a 0 1540
1997 960 467 113 41 15 n/a n/a 0 1596
1998 970 483 115 44 18 n/a n/a 0 1630
1999 1001 500 120 47 19 n/a n/a 0 1687
2000 1009 538 96 53 11 n/a n/a 0 1707
2001 937 531 85 51 13 n/a n/a 0 1617
2002 956 616 83 63 11 n/a n/a 2 1731
2003 956 616 83 63 11 n/a n/a 2 1731
2004 856 624 66 68 8 n/a n/a 8 1630
2005 858 692 76 86 9 n/a n/a 27 1748
2006 863 710 73 100 5 n/a n/a 23 1774
2007 836 755 69 115 5 n/a n/a 0 1780
2008 787 724 68 139 5 n/a n/a 14 1737
2009 769 738 75 130 4 n/a n/a 7 1723
2010 715 719 77 131 7 n/a n/a 6 1655
2011 648 654 52 141 5 11 135 0 1646
2012 671 717 56 150 6 12 107 0 1719
2013 692 726 62 157 6 7 91 0 1741
2014 705 773 60 157 4 8 81 0 1788
2015 736 837 49 158 5 12 75 0 1872
2016 770 833 57 204 6 13 89 0 1972
2017 754 864 49 233 5 10 108 0 2023
2018 707 833 42 307 5 6 108 0 2008
2019 668 807 40 323 6 4 119 0 1967
2020 625 757 41 368 6 4 134 0 1935
2021 605 693 36 382 9 4 131 0 1860
2022 574 712 43 423 9 2 132 0 1895
2023 560 729 37 501 4 3 147 0 1981

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Goose Creek High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1823 77.0 23.6 n/a
1989 1667 75.5 22.0 n/a
1990 1623 76.5 21.2 n/a
1991 1627 78.6 20.6 12.6
1992 1603 76.6 20.9 13
1993 1521 77.0 19.8 15.8
1994 1494 74.5 20.1 17.3
1995 1540 77.2 19.9 21.5
1996 1540 77.2 19.9 21.5
1997 1596 88.0 18.1 23.7
1998 1630 97.0 16.8 25.8
1999 1687 99.5 17.0 40.2
2000 1707 106.0 16.1 36.1
2001 1617 102.7 15.7 39.4
2002 1731 106.0 16.3 47
2003 1731 106.0 16.3 47
2004 1630 92.5 17.6 48.2
2005 1748 94.0 18.6 51.5
2006 1774 104.0 17.1 43.9
2007 1780 140.5 12.7 49.4
2008 1737 105.0 16.5 38.9
2009 1723 102.0 16.9 43.1
2010 1655 98.0 16.8 47.2
2011 1646 98.0 16.7 54.1
2012 1719 97.0 17.7 52.8
2013 1741 105.0 16.5 59.4
2014 1788 105.0 17.0 57.7
2015 1872 112.0 16.7 55.6
2016 1972 119.0 16.5 55.8
2017 2023 124.0 16.3 58.9
2018 2008 127.0 15.8 54.5
2019 1967 128.5 15.3 59.4
2020 1935 119.0 16.2 54
2021 1860 121.0 15.3 40.2
2022 1895 118.4 16.0 44.6
2023 1981 112.0 17.6 52.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Goose Creek High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1823 77.0 23.6 n/a
1989 1667 75.5 22.0 n/a
1990 1623 76.5 21.2 n/a
1991 1627 78.6 20.6 12.6
1992 1603 76.6 20.9 13
1993 1521 77.0 19.8 15.8
1994 1494 74.5 20.1 17.3
1995 1540 77.2 19.9 21.5
1996 1540 77.2 19.9 21.5
1997 1596 88.0 18.1 23.7
1998 1630 97.0 16.8 25.8
1999 1687 99.5 17.0 40.2
2000 1707 106.0 16.1 36.1
2001 1617 102.7 15.7 39.4
2002 1731 106.0 16.3 47
2003 1731 106.0 16.3 47
2004 1630 92.5 17.6 48.2
2005 1748 94.0 18.6 51.5
2006 1774 104.0 17.1 43.9
2007 1780 140.5 12.7 49.4
2008 1737 105.0 16.5 38.9
2009 1723 102.0 16.9 43.1
2010 1655 98.0 16.8 47.2
2011 1646 98.0 16.7 54.1
2012 1719 97.0 17.7 52.8
2013 1741 105.0 16.5 59.4
2014 1788 105.0 17.0 57.7
2015 1872 112.0 16.7 55.6
2016 1972 119.0 16.5 55.8
2017 2023 124.0 16.3 58.9
2018 2008 127.0 15.8 54.5
2019 1967 128.5 15.3 59.4
2020 1935 119.0 16.2 54
2021 1860 121.0 15.3 40.2
2022 1895 118.4 16.0 44.6
2023 1981 112.0 17.6 52.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Goose Creek High

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $462 (5.0%) $212 (2.3%) $675 (7.3%) $7,155 (77.7%) $1,375 (14.9%) $8,530 (92.7%) $9,205
2020 $147 (1.4%) $43 (0.4%) $190 (1.8%) $8,870 (82.9%) $1,639 (15.3%) $10,509 (98.2%) $10,699
2021 $237 (3.4%) $140 (2.0%) $377 (5.5%) $6,113 (88.4%) $426 (6.2%) $6,539 (94.6%) $6,915
2022 $327 (3.2%) $394 (3.9%) $721 (7.2%) $7,992 (79.3%) $1,365 (13.5%) $9,357 (92.8%) $10,078
2023 $424 (4.1%) $609 (5.9%) $1,033 (10.0%) $7,773 (75.2%) $1,528 (14.8%) $9,301 (90.0%) $10,335

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Goose Creek High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 150th of 225 High schoolsRanks 156th of 237 High schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Goose Creek High)26.143.3
 17.2%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Berkeley 01)62.360.4
 1.9%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (South Carolina)68.668.3
 0.3%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Goose Creek High)59.148.4
 10.7%
   End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Berkeley 01)69.357.8
 11.5%
   End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (South Carolina)67.259.1
 8.1%
End of Course English 1 (Goose Creek High)59.879.9
 20.1%
   End of Course English 1 (Berkeley 01)78.983.5
 4.6%
   End of Course English 1 (South Carolina)78.984
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students19671981
 0.7%
African American807729
 9.7%
American Indian64
 33.3%
Asian4037
 7.5%
Hispanic323501
 55.1%
Pacific Islander43
 25%
White668560
 16.2%
Two or More Races119147
 23.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.4%52.4%
 7%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,981 students attended Goose Creek High.

Students at Goose Creek High are 37% African American, 28% White, 25% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Goose Creek High ranks 155th of 235 South Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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