At a glance
Reported students
829
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
90
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina high enrollment
62nd percentile
Compared with 300 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
513
North Charleston High: 829 reported students.
State peer staffing position
25th percentile
9.2:1 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
- 766
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59.35
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.9:1
What the reported data says about North Charleston High
North Charleston High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in North Charleston. It is one of 84 current school records connected to Charleston 01. NCES reports 829 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 62nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.2:1, below 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 Black (62.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (29.2%). English learners represent 14.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming, computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking North Charleston High
- 1How do the reported 9.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 90 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 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 14.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2.2
- 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
- White5.2%
- Hispanic29.2%
- Black62.7%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- 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
No students enrolled 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.
Academic Magnet High
High · Grades 09–12
740 reported students
Charleston Charter School for Math and Science
High · Grades 06–12
573 reported students
Charleston School of the Arts
High · Grades 06–12
1,102 reported students
Baptist Hill High
High · Grades 09–12
507 reported students
Military Magnet Academy
High · Grades 06–12
393 reported students
St. Johns High
High · Grades 09–12
390 reported students
Public schools near North Charleston 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper River Center for Advanced Studies High · Charleston 01 | 09–12 | 0 | 0.1 mi |
| Allegro Charter School of Music High · Charter · Charleston 01 | 06–12 | 250 | 0.8 mi |
| Charleston School of the Arts High · Charleston 01 | 06–12 | 1,102 | 1.3 mi |
| Academic Magnet High High · Charleston 01 | 09–12 | 740 | 1.3 mi |
| Military Magnet Academy High · Charleston 01 | 06–12 | 393 | 2.2 mi |
| Greg Mathis Charter High High · Charter · Charleston 01 | 09–12 | 71 | 2.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about North Charleston High
What grades does North Charleston High serve?
North Charleston 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 North Charleston High?
North Charleston High reported 829 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 62nd percentile among 300 South Carolina high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 766 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at North Charleston High?
The calculated ratio is 9.2:1, based on 829 students and 90 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 North Charleston High a public, charter, or magnet school?
North Charleston 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 North Charleston High in?
North Charleston 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 North Charleston High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cooper River Center for Advanced Studies (0.1 mi), Allegro Charter School of Music (0.8 mi), Charleston School of the Arts (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.