- Enrollment
- 3,361
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Summerville, SC
Ashley Ridge High
Federal NCES profile for Ashley Ridge High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450201001508
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ashley Ridge High earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Summerville · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 44.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ashley Ridge High has class sizes larger than 98% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ashley Ridge High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Summerville, SC.
School address
District: Dorchester 02 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450201001508 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+193 students YoY
Ashley Ridge High grew from 2,542 students in 2022-23 to 2,735 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 120.7 → 135.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+193 students YoY 450201001508 · Summerville, SC High · LARGE · TRAD
2,599 enr · 21.7:1 · 44.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Summerville High (3,361 students)
Ashley Ridge High grew from 2,542 students in 2022-23 to 2,735 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE added 120.7 → 135.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Ashley Ridge High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Summerville Hi
Summerville High
3,361 students
- This school
Ashley Ridge High
2,599 students
- Fort Dorcheste
Fort Dorchester High
2,344 students
- Sand Hill Elem 1,169
Sand Hill Elementary
1,169 students
- Beech Hill Ele 1,079
Beech Hill Elementary
1,079 students
- East Edisto Mi 1,031
East Edisto Middle
1,031 students
What this shows Ashley Ridge High reports 2,599 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ashley Ridge High compares
Ashley Ridge High is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 52% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.0% | ▼ 41% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,599 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,599
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 52% above state mean
Top 98% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,212
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
473
in-school suspensions + 245 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 57.0%
African American 24.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Ashley Ridge High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
District finance for Dorchester 02 reports $11,212 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ashley Ridge High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summerville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Dorchester High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sand Hill Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beech Hill Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Edisto Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ashley Ridge High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,344
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar high schools in Summerville
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~2,599 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ashley Ridge High
How many students attend Ashley Ridge High?
Ashley Ridge High has 2,599 students enrolled. It is a high school in Summerville, SC. CCD year-over-year: 2,542 (2022-23) → 2,735 (2023-24), up 193.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ashley Ridge High?
The student-teacher ratio at Ashley Ridge High is 21.7:1, which is 52% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ashley Ridge High?
44.0% of students at Ashley Ridge High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ashley Ridge High?
The largest demographic group at Ashley Ridge High is White at 57.0% of enrollment, in Summerville, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ashley Ridge High?
Ashley Ridge High has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Ashley Ridge High rank among high schools in Summerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Ashley Ridge High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Summerville, 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 Summerville on the city page.
What other schools are in Dorchester 02?
Besides Ashley Ridge High, Dorchester 02 also operates Summerville High (3,361 students), Fort Dorchester High (2,344 students), and Sand Hill Elementary (1,169 students). See the Dorchester 02 district page for the complete list.