Enrollment
1,973
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Goose Creek, SC
Goose Creek High
Federal NCES profile for Goose Creek High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450117000177
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Goose Creek High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina.
- #8 of 14
- public schools in Goose Creek · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 43.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Goose Creek High has class sizes larger than 89% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Goose Creek High ranks #8 of 14 public schools in Goose Creek, SC.
School address
District: Berkeley 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450117000177 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
112.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.1%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Goose Creek High compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Goose Creek High
Goose Creek High is a large high school in Goose Creek, South Carolina, enrolling 1,973 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.6:1 is larger than about 89% of South Carolina schools and 23% above the 14.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in South Carolina, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,973 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Among 44 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #34, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (37%) and White (28%) (diversity index 73/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 256 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Berkeley 01 spends $11,201 per pupil, 23% below the South Carolina average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 453 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,973 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Goose Creek's high schools, it stands alongside Stratford High (2,605 students): Goose Creek High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.6:1 vs 16.3:1).
Berkeley 01 also operates Stratford High (2,605 students) and Cane Bay High (2,412 students) alongside Goose Creek High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Goose Creek High compares
Goose Creek High on the metrics families compare, against South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 23% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.1% | ▼ 42% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,973 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,973
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 89% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.2%
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
$11,201
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.7 FTE
Per 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
255
in-school suspensions + 198 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 36.8%
White 27.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%
Two or More 10.3%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 36.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.5, Goose Creek High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Berkeley 01, which includes Goose Creek High.
$11,201
Per student
-23%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.7%
State 43.0%
Federal 13.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Goose Creek High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cane Bay High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berkeley High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berkeley Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cane Bay Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Goose Creek High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,605
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,412
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,047
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,464
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Goose Creek
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,973 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Goose Creek High
How many students attend Goose Creek High?
Goose Creek High has 1,973 students enrolled. It is a high school in Goose Creek, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goose Creek High?
The student-teacher ratio at Goose Creek High is 17.6:1, which is 23% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Goose Creek High?
43.1% of students at Goose Creek High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Goose Creek High?
The largest demographic group at Goose Creek High is African American at 36.8% of enrollment, in Goose Creek, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Goose Creek High?
Goose Creek High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Goose Creek High rank among public schools in Goose Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Goose Creek High ranks #8 of 14 public schools in Goose Creek, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Goose Creek on the city page.
Is Goose Creek High a good school?
Goose Creek High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Berkeley 01?
Besides Goose Creek High, Berkeley 01 also operates Stratford High (2,605 students), Cane Bay High (2,412 students), and Berkeley High (2,047 students). See the Berkeley 01 district page for the complete list.
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