- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Charleston, SC
James Island Charter High
Federal NCES profile for James Island Charter High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450144001168Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Island Charter High earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Charleston · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 33.2%
- free-lunch eligible
James Island Charter High has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Island Charter High ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Charleston, SC.
School address
District: Charleston 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450144001168 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
James Island Charter High held near 1,597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 106.0 → 107.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 450144001168 · Charleston, SC High · MID · CHARTER
1,612 enr · 15.2:1 · 33.2% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Wando High (2,588 students)
James Island Charter High held near 1,597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 106.0 → 107.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
James Island 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
- This school
James Island Charter High
1,612 students
- C. E. Williams
C. E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific Art
1,299 students
What this shows James Island Charter High reports 1,612 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Island Charter High compares
James Island Charter 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.2% | ▼ 55% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,612 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,612
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 202 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
118
in-school suspensions + 153 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.9%
African American 17.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.5, James Island Charter High is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charleston 01 reports $16,635 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James Island 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Ashley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lucy Garrett Beckham High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| C. E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific Art | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Island 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
- 1,299
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Charleston
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
West Ashley High
Standard public school
2,069 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Philip Simmons High
Standard public school
797 students 15:1 students per teacher
Charleston Advancement Academy High School
Standard public school
424 students 38.5:1 students per teacher
Burke High
Standard public school
342 students 5.8:1 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 (~1,612 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about James Island Charter High
How many students attend James Island Charter High?
James Island Charter High has 1,612 students enrolled. It is a high school in Charleston, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,589 (2022-23) → 1,597 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Island Charter High?
The student-teacher ratio at James Island Charter High is 15.2:1, which is 6% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James Island Charter High?
33.2% of students at James Island Charter High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Island Charter High?
The largest demographic group at James Island Charter High is White at 72.9% of enrollment, in Charleston, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Island Charter High?
James Island Charter High has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 James Island Charter High rank among high schools in Charleston?
By Resource Investment Index, James Island Charter High ranks #1 of 5 high schools in 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 Charleston on the city page.
What other schools are in Charleston 01?
Besides James Island 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.