- Enrollment
- 2,605
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450117000177
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 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 37/100 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
- 37
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Goose Creek High held near 2,002 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 112.0 → 112.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 450117000177 · Goose Creek, SC High · MID · TRAD
1,973 enr · 17.6:1 · 43.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Stratford High (2,605 students)
Goose Creek High held near 2,002 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE held 112.0 → 112.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Goose Creek High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stratford High
Stratford High
2,605 students
- Cane Bay High
Cane Bay High
2,412 students
- Berkeley High
Berkeley High
2,047 students
- This school
Goose Creek High
1,973 students
- Berkeley Middl
Berkeley Middle
1,477 students
- Cane Bay Middl
Cane Bay Middle
1,464 students
What this shows Goose Creek High reports 1,973 students on the CCD universe file.
How Goose Creek High compares
Goose Creek High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,810
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
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.
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
District finance for Berkeley 01 reports $12,810 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,412
- 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.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,973 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,981 (2022-23) → 2,002 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
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 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.