How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Fort Dorchester High | Summerville High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | North Charleston, SC | Summerville, SC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 2,344 | 3,361 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.9:1 | 20.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 55.0% | 52.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Fort Dorchester High | Summerville High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,014 | $13,014 |
| District | Dorchester 02 | Dorchester 02 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Fort Dorchester High | Summerville High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29.6% | 51.2% |
| African American | 41.3% | 27.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.5% | 12.2% |
| Asian | 3.5% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 7.9% | 9.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Fort Dorchester High | Summerville High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 22 | 15 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 260.4:1 | 305.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 36.0% | — |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 235 | 825 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.