- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · North Charleston, SC
Greg Mathis Charter High
Federal NCES profile for Greg Mathis Charter High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450144000857Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 86
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greg Mathis Charter High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in South Carolina.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in North Charleston · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Greg Mathis Charter High has class sizes smaller than 81% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greg Mathis Charter High ranks #4 of 5 high schools in North Charleston, SC.
School address
District: Charleston 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450144000857 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Greg Mathis Charter High grew from 58 students in 2022-23 to 61 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 6.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+3 students YoY 450144000857 · North Charleston, SC High · SMALL · CHARTER
71 enr · 11.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Wando High (2,588 students)
Greg Mathis Charter High grew from 58 students in 2022-23 to 61 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 6.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Greg Mathis Charter High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wando High
Wando High
2,588 students
- Rb Stall High
Rb Stall High
2,135 students
- West Ashley Hi
West Ashley High
2,069 students
- Lucy Garrett B
Lucy Garrett Beckham High
1,757 students
- James Island C
James Island Charter High
1,612 students
- This school 71
Greg Mathis Charter High
71 students
What this shows Greg Mathis Charter High reports 71 students on the CCD universe file.
How Greg Mathis Charter High compares
Greg Mathis Charter High is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 71 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
71
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 19% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
60.6%
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
$16,635
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 71 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 52.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 98.6%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 98.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.8, Greg Mathis Charter High is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Charleston 01 reports $16,635 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Greg Mathis Charter High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wando High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rb Stall High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Ashley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lucy Garrett Beckham High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Island Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greg Mathis Charter High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,135
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,069
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,757
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,612
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar high schools in North Charleston
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Fort Dorchester High
Standard public school
2,344 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Rb Stall High
Standard public school
2,135 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
North Charleston High
Standard public school
829 students 9.4:1 students per teacher
Academic Magnet High
Standard public school
740 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~71 students)
Frequently asked questions about Greg Mathis Charter High
How many students attend Greg Mathis Charter High?
Greg Mathis Charter High has 71 students enrolled. It is a high school in North Charleston, SC. CCD year-over-year: 58 (2022-23) → 61 (2023-24), up 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greg Mathis Charter High?
The student-teacher ratio at Greg Mathis Charter High is 11.8:1, which is 17% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Greg Mathis Charter High?
100.0% of students at Greg Mathis Charter High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greg Mathis Charter High?
The largest demographic group at Greg Mathis Charter High is African American at 98.6% of enrollment, in North Charleston, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greg Mathis Charter High?
Greg Mathis Charter High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Greg Mathis Charter High rank among high schools in North Charleston?
By Resource Investment Index, Greg Mathis Charter High ranks #4 of 5 high schools in North Charleston, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in North Charleston on the city page.
What other schools are in Charleston 01?
Besides Greg Mathis Charter High, Charleston 01 also operates Wando High (2,588 students), Rb Stall High (2,135 students), and West Ashley High (2,069 students). See the Charleston 01 district page for the complete list.