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:
21^st 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: 17.4

Number of students: 1,763

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.4%

African American:

8.8%

Hispanic:

3.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 19.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lucy Garrett Beckham High ranks better than 91.1% of high schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 4^th among 15 ranked high schools in the Charleston 01 School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.77. (See more...)

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.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.4%), African American (8.8%), Hispanic (3.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 19.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lucy Garrett Beckham High is 17.4. 16 high schools in the Charleston 01 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Lucy Garrett Beckham High employs 101 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lucy Garrett Beckham High:

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

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Charleston 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Charleston 01 24^th 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	21^st	237	91.1%
2024	84.77	21^st	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	68^th	226	69.9%
2024	65.32	59^th	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	25^th	223	88.8%
2024	84.76	18^th	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	26^th	141	81.6%
2024	77.72	25^th	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	73^rd	156	53.2%
2024	64.02	69^th	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	19^th	229	91.7%
2024	84.69	19^th	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	141^st	199	29.1%
2024	46.27	101^st	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	13^th	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	25^th	197	87.3%
2024	83.45	22^nd	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.

Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

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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	Total
2021	601	76	4	29	0	0	28	738
2022	1040	111	8	42	1	0	35	1237
2023	1378	156	19	62	1	2	55	1673
2024	1453	156	27	68	0	1	58	1763

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
2024	1763	101.0	17.4	19.8

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
2024	1763	101.0	17.4	19.8

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.

Schools Near Lucy Garrett Beckham High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SC READY English Language Arts (2024)			SC READY Mathematics (2024)			EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (2024)	EOCEP English 1 (2024)	EOCEP U.S. History and the Constitution (2024)	EOCEP English 2 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 6th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 7th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 8th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 6th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 7th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 8th Grade	EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 End of Course	EOCEP English 1 End of Course	EOCEP U.S. History and the Constitution End of Course	EOCEP English 2 End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Lucy Garrett Beckham High	Public	9-12	1560 Mathis Ferry Road	Mount Pleasant	29464	Charleston County	Charleston 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 856-6790	1,763	101	17.4	19.8%	1,453 (82.4%)	156 (8.8%)	68 (3.9%)	27 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	58 (3.3%)	84.8	21^st of 235 public high schools	91.1%		83.4	21^st of 237 public high schools	91.1%								83.8	88.2	84.5	96.0
Oceanside Collegiate Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	580 Faison Road	Mount Pleasant	29466	Charleston County	Charter Institute at Erskine	Yes	No	No	No	(843) 936-7128	653	26	25.1	0.8%	554 (84.8%)	31 (4.7%)	42 (6.4%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (2.9%)	91.8	10^th of 235 public high schools	95.7%		94.2	6^th of 237 public high schools	97.5%	4							92.4	92.6	87.7	99.4
Philip Simmons High	Public	9-12	3080 River Village Drive	Charleston	29492	Berkeley County	Berkeley 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 471-2960	809	55	14.6	31.8%	552 (68.2%)	173 (21.4%)	41 (5.1%)	8 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (4.2%)	65.9	57^th of 235 public high schools	75.7%		71	49^th of 237 public high schools	79.3%	8							58.6	76.9	76.2	87.7	$11,345	$517	$578	$1,095	$8,738	$1,512	$10,250
East Cooper Center for Advanced Studies	Public	9-12	900 Warrior Way	Mount Pleasant	29466	Charleston County	Charleston 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 856-5800	0	24	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Charleston Charter School for Math and Science	Public, Charter	6-12	1002 King Street	Charleston	29403	Charleston County	Charleston 01	Yes	No	No	No	(843) 720-3085	559	50	11.2	59.6%	185 (33.1%)	294 (52.6%)	60 (10.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.2%)	72.9	44^th of 235 public high schools	81.3%		61.5	75^th of 237 public high schools	68.4%	31	44.9	64.6	64.6	32.0	50.7	55.1	90.0	74.1	69.5	88.8	$14,691	$1,078	$836	$1,914	$10,082	$2,696	$12,777
Wando High	Public	9-12	1000 Warrior Way	Mount Pleasant	29466	Charleston County	Charleston 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 881-8200	2,593	143	18.1	18.0%	2,098 (80.9%)	231 (8.9%)	121 (4.7%)	63 (2.4%)	1 (0.0%)	1 (0.0%)	78 (3.0%)	86.8	15^th of 235 public high schools	93.6%		88	16^th of 237 public high schools	93.2%	1							87.8	85.6	82.6	96.5	$12,370	$707	$677	$1,384	$8,732	$2,254	$10,986
Burke High	Public, Magnet	9-12	244 President Street	Charleston	29403	Charleston County	Charleston 01	No	Yes	No	Yes	(843) 579-4815	359	60	6.0	100.0%	5 (1.4%)	340 (94.7%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.2%)	17.8	196^th of 235 public high schools	16.6%		17.5	196^th of 237 public high schools	17.3%								60.0	30.2	32.5	82.0	$31,955	$2,688	$2,574	$5,262	$19,640	$7,053	$26,693
Military Magnet Academy	Public, Magnet	6-12	2950 Carner Avenue	North Charleston	29405	Charleston County	Charleston 01	No	Yes	No	Yes	(843) 745-7102	400	40	9.9	100.0%	9 (2.3%)	241 (60.3%)	142 (35.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.3%)	28.2	170^th of 235 public high schools	27.7%		35.7	142^nd of 237 public high schools	40.1%	28	45.3	27.6	38.9	39.6	15.5	27.8	82.4	47.4	34.4	73.9	$26,553	$1,922	$1,996	$3,918	$17,700	$4,935	$22,635
Greg Mathis Charter High	Public, Charter	9-12	2872 Azalea Drive	North Charleston	29405	Charleston County	Charleston 01	Yes	No	No	Yes	(843) 557-1611	61	5	12.2	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	61 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0.9	235^th of 235 public high schools	0.0%		0.9	236^th of 237 public high schools	0.4%	1								22.7		50.0	$27,906	$4,186	$3,394	$7,580	$11,292	$9,033	$20,326
James Island Charter High	Public, Charter	9-12	1000 Ft. Johnson Road	Charleston	29412	Charleston County	Charleston 01	Yes	No	No	No	(843) 762-2754	1,597	107	14.9	33.2%	1,168 (73.1%)	276 (17.3%)	93 (5.8%)	10 (0.6%)	5 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	43 (2.7%)	77.5	31^st of 235 public high schools	86.8%		73.9	41^st of 237 public high schools	82.7%	10							83.5	80.4	72.0	91.7	$14,988	$708	$1,880	$2,588	$8,857	$3,543	$12,400

Frequently Asked Questions about Lucy Garrett Beckham High

How many students attend Lucy Garrett Beckham High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,763 students attended Lucy Garrett Beckham High.

What district is Lucy Garrett Beckham High in?

Charleston 01

Is Lucy Garrett Beckham High a good school?

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

What is the racial makeup of Lucy Garrett Beckham High?

Students at Lucy Garrett Beckham High are 82% White, 9% African American, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools feed into Lucy Garrett Beckham High?

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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