At a glance
Reported students
1,612
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
105.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina high enrollment
82nd percentile
Compared with 300 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
513
James Island Charter High: 1,612 reported students.
State peer staffing position
57th percentile
15.3:1 reported; state peer median 14.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,564
- Teachers (FTE)
- 102
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.3:1
What the reported data says about James Island Charter High
James Island Charter High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Charleston. It is one of 84 current school records connected to Charleston 01. NCES reports 1,612 students for 2024–25.
Among 300 high schools in South Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 618 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 82nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, close to the South Carolina median of 14.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (72.9%) and Black (17.1%). English learners represent 2.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 15 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking James Island Charter High
- 1How do the reported 15.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 105.6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 8 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 8
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White72.9%
- Hispanic5.7%
- Black17.1%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial2.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
15 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Charleston 01
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lucy Garrett Beckham High
High · Grades 09–12
1,757 reported students
West Ashley High
High · Grades 09–12
2,069 reported students
Charleston School of the Arts
High · Grades 06–12
1,102 reported students
R. B. Stall High
High · Grades 09–12
2,135 reported students
North Charleston High
High · Grades 09–12
829 reported students
Academic Magnet High
High · Grades 09–12
740 reported students
Public schools near James Island Charter High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burke High High · Charleston 01 | 09–12 | 342 | 4.4 mi |
| Charleston Charter School for Math and Science High · Charter · Charleston 01 | 06–12 | 573 | 5 mi |
| Greg Mathis Charter High High · Charter · Charleston 01 | 09–12 | 71 | 8.1 mi |
| Lucy Garrett Beckham High High · Charleston 01 | 09–12 | 1,757 | 8.3 mi |
| Military Magnet Academy High · Charleston 01 | 06–12 | 393 | 8.5 mi |
| St. Johns High High · Charleston 01 | 09–12 | 390 | 9.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about James Island Charter High
What grades does James Island Charter High serve?
James Island Charter High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Charleston 01.
How many students attend James Island Charter High?
James Island Charter High reported 1,612 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 82nd percentile among 300 South Carolina high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,564 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at James Island Charter High?
The calculated ratio is 15.3:1, based on 1,612 students and 105.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The South Carolina median for the same school level is 14.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is James Island Charter High a public, charter, or magnet school?
James Island Charter High is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is James Island Charter High in?
James Island Charter High is part of Charleston 01, based in Charleston, SC, which operates 84 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near James Island Charter High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Burke High (4.4 mi), Charleston Charter School for Math and Science (5 mi), Greg Mathis Charter High (8.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.