At a glance
Reported students
1,757
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
101
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina high enrollment
87th percentile
Compared with 300 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
513
Lucy Garrett Beckham High: 1,757 reported students.
State peer staffing position
76th percentile
17.4:1 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
- 1,226
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18:1
What the reported data says about Lucy Garrett Beckham High
Lucy Garrett Beckham High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Mt. Pleasant. It is one of 84 current school records connected to Charleston 01. NCES reports 1,757 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 87th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.4:1, above 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 (81.9%) and Black (8.9%). English learners represent 3.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.7%. 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 12 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Lucy Garrett Beckham High
- 1How do the reported 17.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 101 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 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.8
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White81.9%
- Hispanic4.8%
- Black8.9%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.4%
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
12 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.
James Island Charter High
High · Grades 09–12
1,612 reported students
West Ashley High
High · Grades 09–12
2,069 reported students
R. B. Stall High
High · Grades 09–12
2,135 reported students
Charleston School of the Arts
High · Grades 06–12
1,102 reported students
Wando High
High · Grades 09–12
2,588 reported students
North Charleston High
High · Grades 09–12
829 reported students
Public schools near Lucy Garrett Beckham 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Charter School for Math and Science High · Charter · Charleston 01 | 06–12 | 573 | 6.3 mi |
| Oceanside Collegiate Academy High · Charter · Limestone Charters Association | 09–12 | 623 | 6.3 mi |
| Philip Simmons High High · Berkeley 01 | 09–12 | 797 | 6.3 mi |
| East Cooper Center for Advanced Studies High · Charleston 01 | 09–12 | 0 | 6.3 mi |
| Wando High High · Charleston 01 | 09–12 | 2,588 | 6.5 mi |
| Burke High High · Charleston 01 | 09–12 | 342 | 6.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lucy Garrett Beckham High
What grades does Lucy Garrett Beckham High serve?
Lucy Garrett Beckham 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 Lucy Garrett Beckham High?
Lucy Garrett Beckham High reported 1,757 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 87th percentile among 300 South Carolina high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,226 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lucy Garrett Beckham High?
The calculated ratio is 17.4:1, based on 1,757 students and 101 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 Lucy Garrett Beckham High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lucy Garrett Beckham High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Charleston 01 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Lucy Garrett Beckham High in?
Lucy Garrett Beckham 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 Lucy Garrett Beckham High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Charleston Charter School for Math and Science (6.3 mi), Oceanside Collegiate Academy (6.3 mi), Philip Simmons High (6.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.