How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Charleston Advancement Academy High School | James Island Charter High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Charleston, SC | Charleston, SC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 424 | 1,612 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 38.5:1 | 15.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 45.5% | 33.2% |
| Charter School | Yes | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Charleston Advancement Academy High School | James Island Charter High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $23,863 | $16,635 |
| District | South Carolina Public Charter School District | Charleston County School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Charleston Advancement Academy High School | James Island Charter High |
|---|---|---|
| White | - | 72.9% |
| African American | - | 17.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | - | 5.7% |
| Asian | - | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | - | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | - | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | - | 2.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Charleston Advancement Academy High School | James Island Charter High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | 15 |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 423:1 | 196:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | - | 11.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 118 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.