- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450144000168
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 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 46/100 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
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Academic Magnet High held near 718 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 42.8 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 450144000168 · North Charleston, SC High · MID · TRAD
740 enr · 17.6:1 · 9.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Wando High (2,588 students)
Academic Magnet High held near 718 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 42.8 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Academic Magnet High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wando High
Wando High
2,588 students
- Rb Stall High
Rb Stall High
2,135 students
- West Ashley Hi
West Ashley High
2,069 students
- Lucy Garrett B
Lucy Garrett Beckham High
1,757 students
- James Island C
James Island Charter High
1,612 students
- This school 740
Academic Magnet High
740 students
What this shows Academic Magnet High reports 740 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academic Magnet High compares
Academic Magnet High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,635
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
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.
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
District finance for Charleston 01 reports $16,635 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,135
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~740 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 719 (2022-23) → 718 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
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 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.