Enrollment
740
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · North Charleston, SC
Academic Magnet High
Federal NCES profile for Academic Magnet High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450144000168
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academic Magnet High earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in North Charleston · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.6:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 9.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Academic Magnet High has class sizes larger than 89% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academic Magnet High ranks #1 of 5 high schools in North Charleston, SC.
School address
District: Charleston 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450144000168 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.9%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-87% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Academic Magnet High compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Academic Magnet High
Academic Magnet High is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in North Charleston, South Carolina, enrolling 740 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.6:1 is larger than about 89% of South Carolina schools and 23% above the 14.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.9% free-meal eligibility runs 87% below the South Carolina average.
Enrollment of 740 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 66 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #47.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Asian (11%) (diversity index 43/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 26 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 370 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
16.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among North Charleston's high schools, it stands alongside Fort Dorchester High (2,344 students): Academic Magnet High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.6:1 vs 18.2:1).
Charleston 01 also operates Wando High (2,588 students) and Rb Stall High (2,135 students) alongside Academic Magnet High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Academic Magnet High compares
Academic Magnet High on the metrics families compare, against South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 23% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.9% | ▼ 87% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 740 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
740
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 89% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,213
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $14,558
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 74.6%
Asian 10.5%
Two or More 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
African American 3.2%
Largest group: White at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.5, Academic Magnet High is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Charleston 01, which includes Academic Magnet High.
$15,213
Per student
+4%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.0%
State 27.7%
Federal 13.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Academic Magnet High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wando High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rb Stall High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Ashley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lucy Garrett Beckham High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Island Charter High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academic Magnet High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,135
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,069
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,757
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,612
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar high schools in North Charleston
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Fort Dorchester High
Standard public school
2,344 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Rb Stall High
Standard public school
2,135 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
North Charleston High
Standard public school
829 students 9.4:1 students per teacher
Greg Mathis Charter High
Standard public school
71 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~740 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Academic Magnet High
How many students attend Academic Magnet High?
Academic Magnet High has 740 students enrolled. It is a high school in North Charleston, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academic Magnet High?
The student-teacher ratio at Academic Magnet High is 17.6:1, which is 23% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academic Magnet High?
9.9% of students at Academic Magnet High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academic Magnet High?
The largest demographic group at Academic Magnet High is White at 74.6% of enrollment, in North Charleston, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academic Magnet High?
Academic Magnet High has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Academic Magnet High rank among high schools in North Charleston?
By Resource Investment Index, Academic Magnet High ranks #1 of 5 high schools in North Charleston, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in North Charleston on the city page.
Is Academic Magnet High a good school?
Academic Magnet High earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of South Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Charleston 01?
Besides Academic Magnet High, Charleston 01 also operates Wando High (2,588 students), Rb Stall High (2,135 students), and West Ashley High (2,069 students). See the Charleston 01 district page for the complete list.
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