Lucy Garrett Beckham High

Summary:

Lucy Garrett Beckham High is a public high school located in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, serving 1,673 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Charleston 01 school district, which is ranked 24 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lucy Garrett Beckham High consistently outperforms the Charleston 01 district and the state of South Carolina in end-of-course exam (EOCEP) proficiency rates across various subjects. The school has a more diverse student body compared to nearby schools like North Charleston High and Greg Mathis Charter High, which have much higher percentages of African American students. Lucy Garrett Beckham High also performs exceptionally well in terms of its rankings for various student subgroups, ranking in the top 25 in the state for both female and male students, and ranking highly for Hispanic students (13th out of 121 schools) and White students (22nd out of 196 schools).

While Lucy Garrett Beckham High is consistently ranked among the top 21 high schools in South Carolina and has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, the school's lower ranking for African American students (101st out of 194 schools) suggests that there may be some equity concerns that need to be addressed. This could be an area for further investigation and targeted interventions to ensure that all students, regardless of their racial or socioeconomic background, have access to the same educational opportunities and support.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1560 Mathis Ferry Road
       Mount Pleasant, SC  29464


(843) 856-6790

District: Charleston 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
21st of 235 South Carolina High Schools


Feeder schools for Lucy Garrett Beckham High:

Elementary:    Belle Hall Elementary
    James B. Edwards Elementary
    Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary
    Mt. Pleasant Academy

Student/teacher ratio:  17.9 Help
Number of students:  1,673

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.4%
African American:
9.3%
Hispanic:
3.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.3% Help


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Compare Details Lucy Garrett Beckham High ranks better than 91.1% of high schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 4th 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 84.77. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lucy Garrett Beckham 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 Lucy Garrett Beckham High has the largest high school student body size in the Charleston 01 School District.  (See more...)
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lucy Garrett Beckham High:

SchoolDigger ranks Lucy Garrett Beckham High 21st of 235 South Carolina public high schools. (See Lucy Garrett Beckham High in the ranking list.)

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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 Lucy Garrett Beckham High

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Rank History for all students at Lucy Garrett Beckham High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 83.42 21st 237 91.1%
2024 84.77 21st 235 91.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lucy Garrett Beckham High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.87 68th 226 69.9%
2024 65.32 59th 229 74.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Lucy Garrett Beckham High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.38 25th 223 88.8%
2024 84.76 18th 225 92.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Lucy Garrett Beckham High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.74 26th 141 81.6%
2024 77.72 25th 145 82.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Lucy Garrett Beckham High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.69 73rd 156 53.2%
2024 64.02 69th 157 56.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Lucy Garrett Beckham High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 85.09 19th 229 91.7%
2024 84.69 19th 228 91.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Lucy Garrett Beckham High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.58 141st 199 29.1%
2024 46.27 101st 194 47.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lucy Garrett Beckham High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 80.97 13th 121 89.3%
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Rank History for White students at Lucy Garrett Beckham High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.27 25th 197 87.3%
2024 83.45 22nd 196 88.8%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina State 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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Enrollment information for Lucy Garrett Beckham High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2021 601 76 4 29 0 0 28 0 738
2022 1040 111 8 42 1 0 35 0 1237
2023 1378 156 19 62 1 2 55 0 1673

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 Lucy Garrett Beckham High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 738 43.0 17.1 10.7
2022 1237 73.0 16.9 9
2023 1673 93.0 17.9 20.3

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 Lucy Garrett Beckham High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 738 43.0 17.1 10.7
2022 1237 73.0 16.9 9
2023 1673 93.0 17.9 20.3

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Lucy Garrett Beckham High

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,673 students attended Lucy Garrett Beckham High.

Yes. Lucy Garrett Beckham High ranks in the top 8.9% of South Carolina high schools.

Students at Lucy Garrett Beckham High are 82% White, 9% African American, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Lucy Garrett Beckham High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Belle Hall Elementary
Elementary : James B. Edwards Elementary
Elementary : Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary
Elementary : Mt. Pleasant Academy


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

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