How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Philip Simmons High | Stratford High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Charleston, SC | Goose Creek, SC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 797 | 2,605 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.5:1 | 16.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 18.0% | 34.7% |
| 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 | Philip Simmons High | Stratford High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,148 | $13,148 |
| District | Berkeley 01 | Berkeley 01 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Philip Simmons High | Stratford High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68.5% | 38.8% |
| African American | 21.3% | 27.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.4% | 21.9% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.9% | 9.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Philip Simmons High | Stratford High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 14 | 11 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 398.5:1 | 289.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.1% | — |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 80 | 384 |
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.
Explore PlainSchools
Related
Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.