- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Charleston, SC
Burke High
Federal NCES profile for Burke High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450144001328
👥 S:T ratio 77
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burke High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of South Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Charleston · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 5.8:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Burke High has class sizes smaller than 99% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burke High ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Charleston, SC.
School address
District: Charleston 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450144001328 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Burke High held near 359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 59.3 → 59.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 450144001328 · Charleston, SC High · SMALL · TRAD
342 enr · 5.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Wando High (2,588 students)
Burke High held near 359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 59.3 → 59.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Burke 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 342
Burke High
342 students
What this shows Burke High reports 342 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burke High compares
Burke 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 | 5.8:1 | ▼ 59% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.8:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above 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
5.8:1
students per teacher
- 59% below state mean
Top 1% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
69.0%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
120
in-school suspensions + 98 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 35.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 63.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 93.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Two or More 2.0%
White 1.5%
Largest group: African American at 93.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.2, Burke High is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
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 Burke High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wando High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rb Stall High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Ashley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lucy Garrett Beckham High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Island Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burke 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 Charleston
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
West Ashley High
Standard public school
2,069 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
James Island Charter High
Standard public school
1,612 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Philip Simmons High
Standard public school
797 students 15:1 students per teacher
Charleston Advancement Academy High School
Standard public school
424 students 38.5:1 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 (~342 students)
Frequently asked questions about Burke High
How many students attend Burke High?
Burke High has 342 students enrolled. It is a high school in Charleston, SC. CCD year-over-year: 352 (2022-23) → 359 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burke High?
The student-teacher ratio at Burke High is 5.8:1, which is 59% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 63% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Burke High?
100.0% of students at Burke High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burke High?
The largest demographic group at Burke High is African American at 93.6% of enrollment, in Charleston, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burke High?
Burke High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Burke High rank among high schools in Charleston?
By Resource Investment Index, Burke High ranks #2 of 5 high schools in 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 Charleston on the city page.
What other schools are in Charleston 01?
Besides Burke 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.