Enrollment
2,599
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450201001508
👥 S:T ratio 13
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 43/100 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
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
120.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+52% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ashley Ridge High compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ashley Ridge High
Ashley Ridge High is a large high school in Summerville, South Carolina, enrolling 2,599 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.7:1 is larger than about 98% of South Carolina schools and 52% above the 14.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in South Carolina, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,599 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,214 South Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 32 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #30, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and African American (24%) (diversity index 60/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 22 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 260 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Dorchester 02 spends $11,173 per pupil, 23% below the South Carolina average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 718 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,599 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Summerville's high schools, it stands alongside Summerville High (3,361 students): Ashley Ridge High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.7:1 vs 20.7:1).
Dorchester 02 also operates Summerville High (3,361 students) and Fort Dorchester High (2,344 students) alongside Ashley Ridge 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 Ashley Ridge High compares
Ashley Ridge 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,173
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dorchester 02, which includes Ashley Ridge High.
$11,173
Per student
-23%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.4%
State 53.8%
Federal 13.8%
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 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
- 3,361
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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.
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 (~2,599 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.7:1)
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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.
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 43/100 (typical 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 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.
Is Ashley Ridge High a good school?
Ashley Ridge High earns 43/100 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. 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 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.
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