Is Fort Dorchester High a good school?

Fort Dorchester High ranks 68 th of 235 South Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Fort Dorchester High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,312 students attended Fort Dorchester High.

What is the racial makeup of Fort Dorchester High?

Students at Fort Dorchester High are 42% African American, 31% White, 16% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

What schools feed into Fort Dorchester High?

Fort Dorchester High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Eagle Nest Elementary Elementary : Fort Dorchester Elementary Elementary : Joseph R. Pye Elementary Elementary : Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary Middle : River Oaks Middle

Fort Dorchester High

Summary:

Fort Dorchester High is a public high school in North Charleston, South Carolina, serving 2,312 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Dorchester 02 school district, which is ranked 17 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fort Dorchester High consistently ranks among the top high schools in South Carolina, placing 68th out of 235 schools in the state for the 2023-2024 school year. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 30.84% White, 41.65% African American, 16.05% Hispanic, 3.63% Asian, and 7.48% two or more races. Fort Dorchester High students outperform the state and district averages on End-of-Course (EOCEP) exams, with 86.53% of students proficient or better in Algebra 1/Mathematics, compared to 81.23% in the Dorchester 02 district and 72.5% statewide. The school also ranks in the top 20% of South Carolina high schools for African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students.

While Fort Dorchester High outperforms many nearby schools, it is interesting to note the differences in student demographics and academic outcomes. For example, Charleston School of the Arts and Academic Magnet High, both in the Charleston 01 district, have even higher academic rankings and test scores, but serve a student population that is less racially diverse than Fort Dorchester High. Additionally, Fort Dorchester High has a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 62.5% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, yet the school is still able to effectively support the academic achievement of these students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

8500 Patriot Boulevard
North Charleston, SC 29420

(843) 760-4450

District: Dorchester 02

SchoolDigger Rank:
68^th of 235 South Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,538

Feeder schools for Fort Dorchester High:

Elementary:	Eagle Nest Elementary
	Fort Dorchester Elementary
	Joseph R. Pye Elementary
	Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary
Middle:	River Oaks Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 17.9

Number of students: 2,312

Racial breakdown:

African American:

41.7%

White:

30.8%

Hispanic:

16.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fort Dorchester High ranks better than 71.1% of high schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked high schools in the Dorchester 02 School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.27. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Fort Dorchester 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

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fort Dorchester High is $10,538, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Dorchester 02 School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fort Dorchester High:

SchoolDigger ranks Fort Dorchester High 68^th of 235 South Carolina public high schools. (See Fort Dorchester High in the ranking list.)

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Dorchester 02:

SchoolDigger ranks Dorchester 02 17^th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fort Dorchester High

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Rank History for all students at Fort Dorchester High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2005	74.59	26^th	187	86.1%
2006	74.59	22^nd	191	88.5%
2007	68.30	47^th	191	75.4%
2008	72.74	50^th	185	73.0%
2009	68.70	58^th	188	69.1%
2010	69.95	54^th	199	72.9%
2011	63.63	72^nd	199	63.8%
2012	74.62	48^th	202	76.2%
2013	70.51	57^th	203	71.9%
2014	73.81	50^th	210	76.2%
2015	61.18	57^th	232	75.4%
2016	57.70	71^st	231	69.3%
2017	55.58	64^th	223	71.3%
2018	63.57	46^th	216	78.7%
2019	60.94	50^th	225	77.8%
2021	65.12	59^th	227	74.0%
2022	60.15	67^th	226	70.4%
2023	64.85	63^rd	237	73.4%
2024	63.27	68^th	235	71.1%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Fort Dorchester High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	92.02	1^st	22	95.5%
2019	74.72	6^th	23	73.9%
2021	70.88	10^th	31	67.7%
2022	61.99	17^th	48	64.6%
2023	81.26	8^th	57	86.0%
2024	88.12	3^rd	53	94.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Fort Dorchester High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	76.36	10^th	58	82.8%
2019	79.96	10^th	64	84.4%
2021	84.09	5^th	46	89.1%
2022	80.48	7^th	61	88.5%
2023	73.54	14^th	68	79.4%
2024	76.77	13^th	71	81.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fort Dorchester High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	62.75	43^rd	214	79.9%
2019	61.13	44^th	217	79.7%
2021	63.74	51^st	213	76.1%
2022	62.19	60^th	220	72.7%
2023	63.45	59^th	226	73.9%
2024	64.45	60^th	229	73.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Fort Dorchester High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	69.75	35^th	210	83.3%
2019	62.48	55^th	213	74.2%
2021	63.29	66^th	213	69.0%
2022	58.61	75^th	220	65.9%
2023	64.39	68^th	223	69.5%
2024	63.71	66^th	225	70.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Fort Dorchester High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	55.32	53^rd	137	61.3%
2019	63.35	44^th	143	69.2%
2021	54.89	43^rd	115	62.6%
2022	54.70	52^nd	139	62.6%
2023	65.23	38^th	141	73.0%
2024	59.16	54^th	145	62.8%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Fort Dorchester High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	63.95	65^th	156	58.3%
2024	66.34	59^th	157	62.4%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Fort Dorchester High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	65.92	5^th	15	66.7%
2024	66.16	3^rd	15	80.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Fort Dorchester High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	59.51	58^th	213	72.8%
2019	62.17	46^th	218	78.9%
2021	65.42	53^rd	215	75.3%
2022	61.58	61^st	224	72.8%
2023	64.07	65^th	229	71.6%
2024	61.08	66^th	228	71.1%

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Rank History for Asian students at Fort Dorchester High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	83.71	1^st	7	85.7%
2021	63.71	4^th	9	55.6%
2022	2.84	11^th	11	0.0%
2024	27.00	11^th	13	15.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Fort Dorchester High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	75.69	20^th	183	89.1%
2019	75.32	17^th	184	90.8%
2021	78.60	19^th	178	89.3%
2022	73.60	32^nd	190	83.2%
2023	72.09	32^nd	199	83.9%
2024	73.44	34^th	194	82.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Fort Dorchester High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	82.75	8^th	80	90.0%
2019	81.05	7^th	86	91.9%
2021	77.75	13^th	93	86.0%
2022	69.75	24^th	108	77.8%
2023	79.01	16^th	119	86.6%
2024	63.47	37^th	121	69.4%

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Rank History for White students at Fort Dorchester High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	71.95	30^th	185	83.8%
2019	71.49	26^th	191	86.4%
2021	72.70	35^th	189	81.5%
2022	72.80	36^th	192	81.3%
2023	72.96	46^th	197	76.6%
2024	74.69	37^th	196	81.1%

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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.

Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

Review counts

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Reviews:

by a parent
Saturday, February 24, 2018

Fort Dorchester High School provides a number of various academic pursuits for the academically inclined. Students can pursue an Advanced Placement Capstone diploma, an International Baccalaureate diploma (FDHS is the only high school in the Dorchester District 2 with an IB program), Dual Enrollment, multiple AP, IB and Honors classes to choose from.
I feel my child is receiving a quality education at FDHS with the necessary opportunities to prepare them for success in their chosen career in the field of Engineering. The staff and administration are dedicated to the success of their students education. Close Quote

by a student
Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Forts an "okay" school. I hope you/your child has an outgoing personality, otherwise they will get unnoticed by the students and Teachers. its best if you/they play a sport that way the coach or teammates will look out for them. this school has gone through many changes since I started a couple years ago. you'll do just fine in this school if you mind your own (the students aren't loyal). Their are few to little fights here and rarely any pep-rallies or student activities ( most you have to pay a small fee for)!! they have a good sports department also, fort is generally a good school; but has minor issues that need to be fixed. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Fort Dorchester High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	691	691
1994	790	219	17	11	3	n/a	n/a	0	1040
1995	1344	340	45	23	6	n/a	n/a	0	1758
1996	1344	340	45	23	6	n/a	n/a	0	1758
1997	1147	378	35	24	6	n/a	n/a	0	1590
1998	1181	396	45	23	4	n/a	n/a	0	1649
1999	1303	485	48	27	6	n/a	n/a	0	1869
2000	1267	535	44	24	9	n/a	n/a	0	1879
2001	1186	561	47	29	9	n/a	n/a	0	1832
2002	1292	638	42	31	8	n/a	n/a	3	2014
2003	1292	638	42	31	8	n/a	n/a	3	2014
2004	1322	689	52	49	6	n/a	n/a	1	2119
2005	1398	706	61	51	8	n/a	n/a	1	2225
2006	1465	726	87	49	7	n/a	n/a	0	2334
2007	1463	844	78	72	6	n/a	n/a	0	2463
2008	1456	915	92	80	5	n/a	n/a	0	2548
2009	1276	943	89	78	9	n/a	n/a	0	2395
2010	1144	989	102	95	7	n/a	n/a	0	2337
2011	1092	969	67	101	15	11	2	0	2257
2012	1004	866	63	108	16	10	21	0	2088
2013	954	831	60	108	7	7	46	0	2013
2014	915	830	56	137	6	8	69	0	2021
2015	910	927	65	161	1	6	91	0	2161
2016	899	1009	80	183	6	13	1	0	2191
2017	911	1042	80	205	7	13	44	0	2302
2018	850	1035	89	247	7	11	78	0	2317
2019	814	1020	70	251	4	9	103	0	2271
2020	776	963	73	279	4	9	148	0	2252
2021	737	926	89	314	6	9	156	0	2237
2022	705	954	88	340	4	5	164	0	2260
2023	713	963	84	371	4	4	173	0	2312

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 Fort Dorchester High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	691	27.5	25.1	9.7
1994	1040	54.6	19.0	11.9
1995	1758	79.5	22.1	8.7
1996	1758	79.5	22.1	8.7
1997	1590	85.0	18.7	10.5
1998	1649	93.0	17.7	10.7
1999	1869	97.3	19.2	14.6
2000	1879	103.0	18.2	13.1
2001	1832	113.0	16.2	13.4
2002	2014	110.0	18.3	16.7
2003	2014	110.0	18.3	16.7
2004	2119	113.0	18.8	18.9
2005	2225	125.0	17.8	20.5
2006	2334	131.0	17.8	20.4
2007	2463	158.9	15.5	22.6
2008	2548	145.3	17.5	22.6
2009	2395	142.3	16.8	24.3
2010	2337	112.5	20.7	29.2
2011	2257	102.8	21.9	31.8
2012	2088	110.3	18.9	29.8
2013	2013	125.3	16.0	33
2014	2021	120.0	16.8	33.6
2015	2161	122.0	17.7	35.3
2016	2191	125.0	17.5	33.5
2017	2302	126.6	18.1	38.8
2018	2317	133.5	17.3	38.5
2019	2271	129.5	17.5	39.8
2020	2252	129.5	17.3	40.3
2021	2237	128.4	17.4	41.6
2022	2260	128.2	17.6	50.7
2023	2312	129.0	17.9	62.5

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 Fort Dorchester High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	691	27.5	25.1	9.7
1994	1040	54.6	19.0	11.9
1995	1758	79.5	22.1	8.7
1996	1758	79.5	22.1	8.7
1997	1590	85.0	18.7	10.5
1998	1649	93.0	17.7	10.7
1999	1869	97.3	19.2	14.6
2000	1879	103.0	18.2	13.1
2001	1832	113.0	16.2	13.4
2002	2014	110.0	18.3	16.7
2003	2014	110.0	18.3	16.7
2004	2119	113.0	18.8	18.9
2005	2225	125.0	17.8	20.5
2006	2334	131.0	17.8	20.4
2007	2463	158.9	15.5	22.6
2008	2548	145.3	17.5	22.6
2009	2395	142.3	16.8	24.3
2010	2337	112.5	20.7	29.2
2011	2257	102.8	21.9	31.8
2012	2088	110.3	18.9	29.8
2013	2013	125.3	16.0	33
2014	2021	120.0	16.8	33.6
2015	2161	122.0	17.7	35.3
2016	2191	125.0	17.5	33.5
2017	2302	126.6	18.1	38.8
2018	2317	133.5	17.3	38.5
2019	2271	129.5	17.5	39.8
2020	2252	129.5	17.3	40.3
2021	2237	128.4	17.4	41.6
2022	2260	128.2	17.6	50.7
2023	2312	129.0	17.9	62.5

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 Fort Dorchester High

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$556 (6.1%)	$290 (3.2%)	$846 (9.3%)	$6,789 (75.0%)	$1,418 (15.7%)	$8,207 (90.7%)	$9,053
2020	$492 (5.6%)	$252 (2.9%)	$744 (8.5%)	$6,809 (77.7%)	$1,206 (13.8%)	$8,016 (91.5%)	$8,760
2021	$600 (6.6%)	$271 (3.0%)	$872 (9.6%)	$7,005 (77.2%)	$1,191 (13.1%)	$8,196 (90.4%)	$9,068
2022	$577 (6.1%)	$684 (7.3%)	$1,261 (13.4%)	$7,101 (75.4%)	$1,052 (11.2%)	$8,153 (86.6%)	$9,413
2023	$820 (7.8%)	$712 (6.8%)	$1,532 (14.5%)	$7,460 (70.8%)	$1,547 (14.7%)	$9,006 (85.5%)	$10,538

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fort Dorchester High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 50^th of 225 High schools	Ranks 63^rd of 237 High schools	4.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Fort Dorchester High)	66.5	78.8	12.3%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Dorchester 02)	74.5	79.5	5%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (South Carolina)	68.6	68.3	0.3%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Fort Dorchester High)	75.5	60.7	14.8%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Dorchester 02)	75.3	65.1	10.2%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (South Carolina)	67.2	59.1	8.1%
End of Course English 1 (Fort Dorchester High)	80.5	88.5	8%
End of Course English 1 (Dorchester 02)	84.4	91	6.6%
End of Course English 1 (South Carolina)	78.9	84	5.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	2271	2312	1.8%
African American	1020	963	5.6%
American Indian	4	4
Asian	70	84	20%
Hispanic	251	371	47.8%
Pacific Islander	9	4	55.6%
White	814	713	12.4%
Two or More Races	103	173	68%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.8%	62.5%	22.7%

Schools Near Fort Dorchester 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
Fort Dorchester High	Public	9-12	8500 Patriot Boulevard	North Charleston	29420	Dorchester County	Dorchester 02	No	No	No	No	(843) 760-4450	2,312	129	17.9	62.5%	713 (30.8%)	963 (41.7%)	371 (16.0%)	84 (3.6%)	4 (0.2%)	4 (0.2%)	173 (7.5%)	63.3	68^th of 235 public high schools	71.1%		64.9	63^rd of 237 public high schools	73.4%	5							86.5	62.9	61.3	89.6	$10,538	$820	$712	$1,532	$7,460	$1,547	$9,006
RB Stall High	Public	9-12	3625 Ashley Phosphate Road	North Charleston	29418	Charleston County	Charleston 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 764-2200	1,952	124	15.7	100.0%	172 (8.8%)	890 (45.6%)	812 (41.6%)	14 (0.7%)	5 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	58 (3.0%)	14.3	208^th of 235 public high schools	11.5%		20.7	184^th of 237 public high schools	22.4%	24							62.6	45.1	34.5	66.6	$13,998	$1,459	$1,197	$2,657	$8,633	$2,708	$11,342
Palmetto Scholars Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	7499 Dorchester Road	North Charleston	29418	Charleston County	School Public Charter School District	Yes	No	No	No	(843) 300-4118	507	34	14.9	14.0%	280 (55.2%)	106 (20.9%)	55 (10.8%)	37 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.7%)	86.6	16^th of 235 public high schools	93.2%		89.3	13^th of 237 public high schools	94.5%	3	78.3	67.1	57.3	46.7	54.8	25.0	86.4	88.4	84.3	98.5	$10,727	$734	$300	$1,035	$7,388	$2,305	$9,693
Palmetto Excel	Public, Charter	9-12	2150 Eagle Drive	North Charleston	29406	Charleston County	School Public Charter School District	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(843) 329-9662																			(n/a)							54.3	30.2	25.0	90.9
Learn4Life High School-Charleston	Public, Charter	9-12	6209 Rivers Avenue	N Charleston	29406	Charleston County	School Public Charter School District	Yes	No	No	No	(843) 666-6362	117	5	26.0	76.9%	20 (17.1%)	72 (61.5%)	17 (14.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	7 (6.0%)	1.6	234^th of 235 public high schools	0.4%		1.9	235^th of 237 public high schools	0.8%	1								16.1	20.8	64.1
Lowcountry Acceleration Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	5935 Rivers Avenue suite 101A	N Charleston	29406	Charleston County	School Public Charter School District	Yes	No	Yes	No	(843) 804-6778	242	7	37.2	9.9%	73 (30.2%)	111 (45.9%)	50 (20.7%)	3 (1.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	5.5	231^st of 235 public high schools	1.7%		7.8	225^th of 237 public high schools	5.1%	6							19.3	23.1	23.3	76.5
Hanahan High	Public	9-12	6015 Murray Drive	Hanahan	29410	Berkeley County	Berkeley 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 820-3710	1,040	67	15.5	29.0%	556 (53.5%)	117 (11.3%)	239 (23.0%)	50 (4.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	77 (7.4%)	45.2	120^th of 235 public high schools	48.9%		56.8	82^nd of 237 public high schools	65.4%	38							57.0	65.9	61.4	80.8	$12,274	$942	$671	$1,613	$9,135	$1,526	$10,661
Stratford High	Public	9-12	951 Crowfield Boulevard	Goose Creek	29445	Berkeley County	Berkeley 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 820-4000	2,653	161	16.5	41.7%	1,042 (39.3%)	720 (27.1%)	632 (23.8%)	46 (1.7%)	6 (0.2%)	4 (0.2%)	203 (7.7%)	51.7	94^th of 235 public high schools	60.0%		51.3	104^th of 237 public high schools	56.1%	10							71.9	72.3	56.4	82.8	$10,324	$407	$582	$989	$7,948	$1,388	$9,336
Goose Creek High	Public, Magnet	9-12	1137 Red Bank Road	Goose Creek	29445	Berkeley County	Berkeley 01	No	Yes	No	No	(843) 553-5300	1,981	112	17.6	52.4%	560 (28.3%)	729 (36.8%)	501 (25.3%)	37 (1.9%)	4 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	147 (7.4%)	32	155^th of 235 public high schools	34.0%		31.3	156^th of 237 public high schools	34.2%	1							43.8	50.9	52.4	84.0	$10,335	$424	$609	$1,033	$7,773	$1,528	$9,301
Charleston School of the Arts	Public, Magnet	6-12	5109-B West Enterprise Street	North Charleston	29405	Charleston County	Charleston 01	No	Yes	No	No	(843) 529-4990	1,061	72	14.8	22.2%	731 (68.9%)	148 (13.9%)	82 (7.7%)	50 (4.7%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	46 (4.3%)	91.9	9^th of 235 public high schools	96.2%		91.7	9^th of 237 public high schools	96.2%		91.0	92.5	88.4	84.0	88.7	75.6	96.9	93.9	97.1	98.8	$16,269	$1,091	$976	$2,067	$10,639	$3,563	$14,202

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