Coastal High School

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Coastal High School ranks 111 th of 235 South Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Coastal High School is a public charter high school in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, serving 207 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Horry 01 district. While the school has a higher percentage of White students compared to nearby schools, it ranks lower than top-performing local schools like HCS Early College High and HCS Scholars Academy High in terms of overall performance and student group outcomes.

Coastal High School's test scores are generally lower than the district and state averages, particularly in Algebra 1/Mathematics and English 1. The school also has a relatively high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 43.48%, which is higher than Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM) but lower than Myrtle Beach High. This suggests that the school may need to focus on addressing the unique challenges faced by students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Additionally, Coastal High School's lower performance for White students and low socioeconomic status students indicates that the school may need to examine potential racial and socioeconomic disparities in its practices and policies. With a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.6, the school has the potential to provide more individualized attention and support to its students. To improve overall student outcomes, Coastal High School may need to closely examine its curriculum, teaching practices, and support systems, and collaborate with the community to address the specific needs of its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

3710 Palmetto Pointe Boulevard
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588

(843) 788-9898

District: Limestone Charters Association

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

Student/teacher ratio: 11.3

Number of students: 215

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.1%

Hispanic:

13.5%

African American:

12.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Coastal High School ranks better than 52.8% of high schools in South Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.8. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Coastal High School 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 Student population at Coastal High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (65.1%), Hispanic (13.5%), African American (12.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Coastal High School is 11.3. (See more...)

Compare Coastal High School employs 19 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Coastal High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Coastal High School 111^th of 235 South Carolina public high schools. (See Coastal High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

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Rank History for Coastal High School

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Rank History for all students at Coastal High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	55.98	86^th	237	63.7%
2024	47.80	111^th	235	52.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Coastal High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	53.37	87^th	226	61.5%
2024	43.27	120^th	229	47.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Coastal High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	51.46	99^th	223	55.6%
2024	44.12	123^rd	225	45.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Coastal High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	58.05	78^th	229	65.9%
2024	63.45	57^th	228	75.0%

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Rank History for White students at Coastal High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	54.54	80^th	197	59.4%
2024	40.48	114^th	196	41.8%

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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 Coastal High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2022	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	130	30	1	29	17	207
2024	140	27	3	29	16	215

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 Coastal High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	207	19.5	10.6	43.5
2024	215	19.0	11.3	52.1

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 Coastal High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	207	19.5	10.6	43.5
2024	215	19.0	11.3	52.1

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 Coastal High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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	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
Coastal High School	Public, Charter	9-12	3710 Palmetto Pointe Boulevard	Myrtle Beach	29588	Horry County	Limestone Charters Association	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(843) 788-9898	215	19	11.3	52.1%	140 (65.1%)	27 (12.6%)	29 (13.5%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (7.4%)	47.8	111^th of 235 public high schools	52.8%		56	86^th of 237 public high schools	63.7%	25	50.0	58.8	73.2	83.9
Socastee High	Public	9-12	4900 Socastee Boulevard	Myrtle Beach	29588	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 293-2513	1,712	97	17.6	45.3%	1,072 (62.6%)	131 (7.7%)	352 (20.6%)	37 (2.2%)	5 (0.3%)	8 (0.5%)	107 (6.3%)	63.8	65^th of 235 public high schools	72.3%		65.7	59^th of 237 public high schools	75.1%	6	76.8	75.3	65.8	85.6	$12,563	$757	$986	$1,744	$9,450	$1,369	$10,819
Atlantic Collegiate Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	557 George Bishop Parkway	Myrtle Beach	29579	Horry County	Limestone Charters Association	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(843) 286-5990	281	11	25.5	7.5%	202 (71.9%)	32 (11.4%)	26 (9.3%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	18 (6.4%)								(n/a)	62.3	74.5	65.7	100.0
St. James High	Public	9-12	10800 Highway 707	Murrells Inlet	29576	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 650-5600	1,880	107	17.6	43.0%	1,411 (75.1%)	128 (6.8%)	201 (10.7%)	38 (2.0%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	96 (5.1%)	82.1	23^rd of 235 public high schools	90.2%		85.8	18^th of 237 public high schools	92.4%	5	88.7	79.8	77.7	92.7	$12,754	$731	$1,068	$1,799	$9,637	$1,318	$10,955
Myrtle Beach High	Public	9-12	3302 Robert Grissom Parkway	Myrtle Beach	29577	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 839-7148	1,595	90	17.8	58.6%	604 (37.9%)	359 (22.5%)	479 (30.0%)	38 (2.4%)	6 (0.4%)	3 (0.2%)	106 (6.6%)	54.6	88^th of 235 public high schools	62.6%		53.3	92^nd of 237 public high schools	61.2%	4	79.2	65.7	73.9	78.0	$12,669	$838	$1,251	$2,089	$9,106	$1,474	$10,579
Carolina Forest High	Public	9-12	700 Gardner Lacy Road	Myrtle Beach	29579	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 236-7997	3,181	164	19.4	44.7%	1,932 (60.7%)	423 (13.3%)	562 (17.7%)	69 (2.2%)	14 (0.4%)	6 (0.2%)	175 (5.5%)	75.4	36^th of 235 public high schools	84.7%		78.6	29^th of 237 public high schools	87.8%	7	85.0	73.2	74.0	91.0	$11,330	$660	$1,072	$1,733	$8,283	$1,314	$9,598
HCS Early College High	Public, Magnet	9-12	2050 Highway 501 East HGTC	Conway	29528	Horry County	Horry 01	No	Yes	No	Yes	(843) 349-3131	342	21	16.2	57.6%	151 (44.2%)	94 (27.5%)	72 (21.1%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.8%)	92.7	7^th of 235 public high schools	97.0%		91.2	10^th of 237 public high schools	95.8%	3	100.0	98.6	84.7	100.0	$14,653	$820	$1,374	$2,194	$10,878	$1,581	$12,459
HCS Scholars Academy High	Public	9-12	642 Century Circle	Conway	29526	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 349-4117	184	12	15.3	1.6%	143 (77.7%)	6 (3.3%)	7 (3.8%)	17 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (6.0%)	97.7	2^nd of 235 public high schools	99.1%		98.1	2^nd of 237 public high schools	99.2%			100.0	100.0	100.0
Academy For Arts/Science/Technology	Public, Magnet	9-12	895 International Drive	Myrtle Beach	29579	Horry County	Horry 01	No	Yes	No	No	(843) 903-8460	0	40	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM)	Public, Charter	9-12	826 West Cox Ferry Road	Conway	29526	Horry County	Horry 01	Yes	No	No	Yes	(843) 903-6600	190	13	14.6	40.5%	159 (83.7%)	5 (2.6%)	16 (8.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.7%)	48	108^th of 235 public high schools	54.0%		27.9	164^th of 237 public high schools	30.8%	56	79.5	62.8	62.5	76.1	$13,996	$3,200	$163	$3,363	$7,059	$3,574	$10,633

Frequently Asked Questions about Coastal High School

What is the racial makeup of Coastal High School?

Students at Coastal High School are 65% White, 13% Hispanic, 13% African American, 7% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Is Coastal High School a good school?

Coastal High School ranks 111^th of 235 South Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Coastal High School in?

Limestone Charters Association

How many students attend Coastal High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 215 students attended Coastal High School.

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