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James Island Charter High

PublicCharterGrades 9–12
Charleston, South Carolina · Charleston 01
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,597
Student:Teacher14.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch33%
Title INo
James Island Charter
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 545
1,597
Total Enrollment
State avg: 76%
33%-42.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

James Island Charter High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Charleston, South Carolina. The school enrolls 1,597 students. It is part of the Charleston 01 district. The school operates as a charter school.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against South Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictCharleston 01
County45019
CityCharleston
ZIP29412
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID450144001168

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,597

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %33%
State Avg76%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)