North Charleston High

Summary:

North Charleston High is a public high school serving 768 students in grades 9-12 in the Charleston 01 School District in North Charleston, South Carolina. The school has a predominantly African American student population (74.61% in 2022-2023) and has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing high schools in the state, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

North Charleston High significantly underperforms compared to the Charleston 01 district and the state of South Carolina on standardized test scores. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 32.2% of students were proficient or better in Algebra 1/Mathematics, compared to 79.57% for the Charleston 01 district and 72.5% for the state. The school's 100% free and reduced lunch rate indicates that the student population comes from low-income households, which is a key factor contributing to the academic challenges. North Charleston High's student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students, consistently rank among the lowest in the state, further highlighting the significant achievement gaps at the school.

Nearby schools in the Charleston 01 district, such as Allegro Charter School of Music and Military Magnet Academy, significantly outperform North Charleston High on academic measures. For example, Allegro Charter School of Music had 90% of students proficient or better in Algebra 1/Mathematics, compared to North Charleston High's 32.2%. Additionally, North Charleston High's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past decade, from a ranking of 194 out of 231 South Carolina high schools in 2015-2016 to a ranking of 233 out of 235 in 2023-2024, suggesting that the school's academic challenges have been persistent and worsening over time.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1087 East Montague Avenue
       North Charleston, SC  29405


(843) 745-7140

District: Charleston 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
233rd of 235 South Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,300 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  8.6 Help
Number of students:  768

Racial breakdown:

African American:
74.6%
Hispanic:
19.7%
White:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details North Charleston High ranks worse than 99.1% of high schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 14th among 15 ranked high schools in the Charleston 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.58. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (74.6%), Hispanic (19.7%), White (3.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Charleston High is 8.6, which is the 6th best among 15 high schools in the Charleston 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Charleston High is $17,300, which is the 7th highest among 15 high schools in the Charleston 01 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Charleston High:

SchoolDigger ranks North Charleston High 233rd of 235 South Carolina public high schools. (See North Charleston High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Charleston 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Charleston 01 24th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Charleston High

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Rank History for all students at North Charleston High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 18.36 176th 187 5.9%
2006 10.10 185th 191 3.1%
2007 20.48 183rd 191 4.2%
2008 1.61 182nd 185 1.6%
2009 0.92 184th 188 2.1%
2010 4.24 192nd 199 3.5%
2011 2.93 195th 199 2.0%
2012 12.12 185th 202 8.4%
2013 8.98 188th 203 7.4%
2014 22.32 169th 210 19.5%
2015 25.25 177th 232 23.7%
2016 19.76 194th 231 16.0%
2017 6.80 211th 223 5.4%
2018 2.40 213th 216 1.4%
2019 4.36 221st 225 1.8%
2021 5.32 220th 227 3.1%
2022 2.95 226th 226 0.0%
2023 2.48 234th 237 1.3%
2024 2.58 233rd 235 0.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at North Charleston High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 8.55 46th 46 0.0%
2022 8.23 61st 61 0.0%
2023 5.83 68th 68 0.0%
2024 7.61 70th 71 1.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Charleston High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.37 212th 214 0.9%
2019 8.91 209th 217 3.7%
2021 11.49 201st 213 5.6%
2022 9.42 212th 220 3.6%
2023 5.83 224th 226 0.9%
2024 7.51 223rd 229 2.6%
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Rank History for Female students at North Charleston High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.77 207th 210 1.4%
2019 3.18 211th 213 0.9%
2021 4.32 211th 213 0.9%
2022 2.76 219th 220 0.5%
2023 1.65 223rd 223 0.0%
2024 2.69 223rd 225 0.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at North Charleston High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.66 116th 137 15.3%
2019 11.08 137th 143 4.2%
2021 21.33 100th 115 13.0%
2022 10.14 133rd 139 4.3%
2023 8.01 137th 141 2.8%
2024 19.12 126th 145 13.1%
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Rank History for Male students at North Charleston High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.35 210th 213 1.4%
2019 6.32 208th 218 4.6%
2021 6.34 206th 215 4.2%
2022 3.65 223rd 224 0.4%
2023 3.96 225th 229 1.7%
2024 2.69 228th 228 0.0%
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Rank History for African American students at North Charleston High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.98 180th 183 1.6%
2019 14.65 170th 184 7.6%
2021 19.39 161st 178 9.6%
2022 12.56 182nd 190 4.2%
2023 6.83 197th 199 1.0%
2024 12.12 184th 194 5.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at North Charleston High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 0.11 80th 80 0.0%
2021 1.08 93rd 93 0.0%
2022 2.65 107th 108 0.9%
2023 1.56 117th 119 1.7%
2024 1.80 121st 121 0.0%
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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 North Charleston High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 463 710 18 10 2 n/a n/a 0 1203
1989 358 676 22 6 2 n/a n/a 0 1064
1990 329 730 18 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1081
1991 298 659 18 5 0 n/a n/a 0 980
1992 265 741 17 8 3 n/a n/a 0 1034
1993 318 926 15 11 4 n/a n/a 0 1274
1994 433 1122 33 18 5 n/a n/a 0 1611
1995 361 1004 32 17 5 n/a n/a 0 1419
1996 361 1004 32 17 5 n/a n/a 0 1419
1997 325 1085 26 15 5 n/a n/a 0 1456
1998 344 1138 27 19 3 n/a n/a 0 1531
1999 322 1154 30 11 6 n/a n/a 0 1523
2000 259 1129 27 13 1 n/a n/a 0 1429
2001 232 1088 23 19 3 n/a n/a 0 1365
2002 217 1101 10 23 0 n/a n/a 1 1352
2003 217 1101 10 23 0 n/a n/a 1 1352
2004 164 1177 7 34 2 n/a n/a 0 1384
2005 113 1114 8 33 1 n/a n/a 2 1271
2006 90 915 7 44 1 n/a n/a 2 1059
2007 66 809 8 32 1 n/a n/a 0 916
2008 47 776 2 29 0 n/a n/a 0 854
2009 49 721 2 29 2 n/a n/a 0 803
2010 39 630 9 30 0 n/a n/a 1 709
2011 37 566 3 26 3 0 0 0 635
2012 27 448 1 14 0 0 2 0 492
2013 17 453 0 17 0 0 2 0 489
2014 25 445 2 23 0 0 2 0 497
2015 24 403 2 30 0 0 6 0 465
2016 25 444 2 45 0 0 9 0 525
2017 19 463 6 63 0 0 9 0 560
2018 20 510 3 63 0 0 13 0 609
2019 33 558 2 61 0 1 9 0 664
2020 50 523 2 85 0 0 12 0 672
2021 45 595 0 85 0 0 11 0 736
2022 33 673 0 122 0 0 12 0 840
2023 26 573 2 151 0 0 16 0 768

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 North Charleston High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1203 69.1 17.4 n/a
1989 1064 66.5 16.0 n/a
1990 1081 66.4 16.2 n/a
1991 980 59.7 16.4 44
1992 1034 63.4 16.3 45.3
1993 1274 69.1 18.4 45
1994 1611 83.8 19.2 41.2
1995 1419 91.6 15.5 50.7
1996 1419 91.6 15.5 50.7
1997 1456 93.0 15.7 49.6
1998 1531 92.7 16.5 54.1
1999 1523 93.8 16.2 62.4
2000 1429 94.0 15.2 68.2
2001 1365 89.2 15.3 58.8
2002 1352 91.0 14.9 77.6
2003 1352 91.0 14.9 77.6
2004 1384 101.0 13.7 73
2005 1271 96.9 13.1 74.6
2006 1059 94.1 11.3 72.1
2007 916 114.5 8.0 75.7
2008 854 80.0 10.7 75.5
2009 803 71.0 11.3 72.5
2010 709 70.5 10.0 78.5
2011 635 62.5 10.1 73.7
2012 492 81.3 6.0 85.2
2013 489 69.6 7.0 87.3
2014 497 62.6 7.9 85.1
2015 465 59.0 7.8 83.7
2016 525 61.0 8.6 59.8
2017 560 59.0 9.4 100
2018 609 79.0 7.7 100
2019 664 81.0 8.1 100
2020 672 85.5 7.8 100
2021 736 80.5 9.1 100
2022 840 95.0 8.8 100
2023 768 88.8 8.6 100

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 North Charleston High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1203 69.1 17.4 n/a
1989 1064 66.5 16.0 n/a
1990 1081 66.4 16.2 n/a
1991 980 59.7 16.4 44
1992 1034 63.4 16.3 45.3
1993 1274 69.1 18.4 45
1994 1611 83.8 19.2 41.2
1995 1419 91.6 15.5 50.7
1996 1419 91.6 15.5 50.7
1997 1456 93.0 15.7 49.6
1998 1531 92.7 16.5 54.1
1999 1523 93.8 16.2 62.4
2000 1429 94.0 15.2 68.2
2001 1365 89.2 15.3 58.8
2002 1352 91.0 14.9 77.6
2003 1352 91.0 14.9 77.6
2004 1384 101.0 13.7 73
2005 1271 96.9 13.1 74.6
2006 1059 94.1 11.3 72.1
2007 916 114.5 8.0 75.7
2008 854 80.0 10.7 75.5
2009 803 71.0 11.3 72.5
2010 709 70.5 10.0 78.5
2011 635 62.5 10.1 73.7
2012 492 81.3 6.0 85.2
2013 489 69.6 7.0 87.3
2014 497 62.6 7.9 85.1
2015 465 59.0 7.8 83.7
2016 525 61.0 8.6 59.8
2017 560 59.0 9.4 100
2018 609 79.0 7.7 100
2019 664 81.0 8.1 100
2020 672 85.5 7.8 100
2021 736 80.5 9.1 100
2022 840 95.0 8.8 100
2023 768 88.8 8.6 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for North Charleston 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 $1,005 (7.0%) $548 (3.8%) $1,553 (10.9%) $8,857 (62.0%) $3,880 (27.2%) $12,737 (89.1%) $14,290
2020 $1,276 (8.8%) $515 (3.5%) $1,790 (12.3%) $9,271 (63.7%) $3,494 (24.0%) $12,765 (87.7%) $14,555
2021 $1,582 (10.1%) $965 (6.1%) $2,547 (16.2%) $9,986 (63.5%) $3,189 (20.3%) $13,175 (83.8%) $15,722
2022 $1,535 (9.2%) $1,064 (6.4%) $2,599 (15.6%) $10,403 (62.5%) $3,642 (21.9%) $14,045 (84.4%) $16,643
2023 $1,623 (9.4%) $1,066 (6.2%) $2,690 (15.5%) $11,072 (64.0%) $3,538 (20.5%) $14,610 (84.5%) $17,300

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

Impact of COVID-19 on North Charleston High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 221st of 225 High schoolsRanks 234th of 237 High schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (North Charleston High)42.515.8
 26.7%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Charleston 01)75.777.4
 1.7%
   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 (North Charleston High)35.322.1
 13.3%
   End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Charleston 01)71.566.4
 5.1%
   End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (South Carolina)67.259.1
 8.1%
End of Course English 1 (North Charleston High)45.961.5
 15.6%
   End of Course English 1 (Charleston 01)79.884.8
 5%
   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 Students664768
 15.7%
African American558573
 2.7%
American Indian00
Asian22
Hispanic61151
 147.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White3326
 21.2%
Two or More Races916
 77.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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North Charleston High ranks in the bottom 0.9% of South Carolina high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 768 students attended North Charleston High.

Students at North Charleston High are 75% African American, 20% Hispanic, 3% White, 2% Two or more races.


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