How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Charleston School of the Arts | North Charleston High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | North Charleston, SC | North Charleston, SC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,102 | 829 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 20.6% | 100.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Charleston School of the Arts | North Charleston High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,635 | $16,635 |
| District | Charleston County School District | Charleston County School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Charleston School of the Arts | North Charleston High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 70.0% | 5.2% |
| African American | 11.9% | 62.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.9% | 29.2% |
| Asian | 3.5% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.4% | 2.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Charleston School of the Arts | North Charleston High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 19 | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 269:1 | 255:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 12.8% | 75.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 17 | 376 |
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.