At a glance
Reported students
3,361
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
176
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina high enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 300 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
801
Summerville High: 3,361 reported students.
State peer staffing position
92nd percentile
19.1:1 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
- 3,148
- Teachers (FTE)
- 169
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.6:1
What the reported data says about Summerville High
Summerville High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Summerville. It is one of 25 current school records connected to Dorchester 02. NCES reports 3,361 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 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.1:1, 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 (51.2%) and Black (27%). English learners represent 4.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, 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 Summerville High
- 1How do the reported 19.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 176 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 11 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 11
- Nurses (FTE)
- 3
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- 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
- White51.2%
- Hispanic12.2%
- Black27%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial9%
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
Not reported as 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 Dorchester 02
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ashley Ridge High
High · Grades 09–12
2,599 reported students
Fort Dorchester High
High · Grades 09–12
2,344 reported students
Sand Hill Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
1,169 reported students
Beech Hill Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
1,079 reported students
East Edisto Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,031 reported students
Charles B. DuBose Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
947 reported students
Public schools near Summerville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gregg Middle Middle · Dorchester 02 | 06–08 | 810 | 0.3 mi |
| Ashley Ridge High High · Dorchester 02 | 09–12 | 2,599 | 4.8 mi |
| Fort Dorchester High High · Dorchester 02 | 09–12 | 2,344 | 7.8 mi |
| Stratford High High · Berkeley 01 | 09–12 | 2,605 | 7.9 mi |
| Cane Bay High High · Berkeley 01 | 09–12 | 2,412 | 9.3 mi |
| R. B. Stall High High · Charleston 01 | 09–12 | 2,135 | 9.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Summerville High
What grades does Summerville High serve?
Summerville High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Dorchester 02.
How many students attend Summerville High?
Summerville High reported 3,361 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 300 South Carolina high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 3,148 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Summerville High?
The calculated ratio is 19.1:1, based on 3,361 students and 176 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 Summerville High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Summerville High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Dorchester 02 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Summerville High in?
Summerville High is part of Dorchester 02, based in Summerville, SC, which operates 25 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Summerville High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Gregg Middle (0.3 mi), Ashley Ridge High (4.8 mi), Fort Dorchester High (7.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.