- Enrollment
- 1,672
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · N Charleston, SC
Learn4life High School-Charleston
Federal NCES profile for Learn4life High School-Charleston, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450390101740Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Learn4life High School-Charleston earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in N Charleston · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 42.3:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 35.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Learn4life High School-Charleston has class sizes larger than 99% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Learn4life High School-Charleston ranks #2 of 3 public schools in N Charleston, SC.
School address
District: Sc Public Charter School District · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390101740 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Learn4life High School-Charleston grew from 117 students in 2022-23 to 134 in 2023-24 (+14.5%).
Teacher FTE held 4.5 → 4.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 450390101740 · N Charleston, SC High · SMALL · CHARTER
169 enr · 42.3:1 · 35.0% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: York Preparatory Academy (1,672 students)
Learn4life High School-Charleston grew from 117 students in 2022-23 to 134 in 2023-24 (+14.5%). Teacher FTE held 4.5 → 4.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Learn4life High School-Charleston in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- York Preparato
York Preparatory Academy
1,672 students
- Legacy Early C
Legacy Early College
1,592 students
- Bridges Prepar
Bridges Preparatory School
1,472 students
- High Point Aca
High Point Academy
1,208 students
- Green Charter
Green Charter School
998 students
- This school 169
Learn4life High School-Charleston
169 students
What this shows Learn4life High School-Charleston reports 169 students on the CCD universe file.
How Learn4life High School-Charleston compares
Learn4life High School-Charleston 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 | 42.3:1 | ▲ 196% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.0% | ▼ 53% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 169 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
42.3:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
169
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
42.3:1
students per teacher
- 196% above state mean
Top 99% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
59.8%
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
$23,863
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 169 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 49.1%
Hispanic or Latino 33.1%
White 13.6%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, Learn4life High School-Charleston is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Sc Public Charter School District reports $23,863 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Learn4life High School-Charleston Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Preparatory Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Legacy Early College | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bridges Preparatory School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| High Point Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Green Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Learn4life High School-Charleston's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,592
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,472
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,208
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in N Charleston
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 (~169 students)
Frequently asked questions about Learn4life High School-Charleston
How many students attend Learn4life High School-Charleston?
Learn4life High School-Charleston has 169 students enrolled. It is a high school in N Charleston, SC. CCD year-over-year: 117 (2022-23) → 134 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Learn4life High School-Charleston?
The student-teacher ratio at Learn4life High School-Charleston is 42.3:1, which is 196% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 169% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Learn4life High School-Charleston?
35.0% of students at Learn4life High School-Charleston are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Learn4life High School-Charleston?
The largest demographic group at Learn4life High School-Charleston is African American at 49.1% of enrollment, in N Charleston, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Learn4life High School-Charleston?
Learn4life High School-Charleston has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Learn4life High School-Charleston rank among public schools in N Charleston?
By Resource Investment Index, Learn4life High School-Charleston ranks #2 of 3 public schools in N Charleston, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Sc Public Charter School District?
Besides Learn4life High School-Charleston, Sc Public Charter School District also operates York Preparatory Academy (1,672 students), Legacy Early College (1,592 students), and Bridges Preparatory School (1,472 students). See the Sc Public Charter School District district page for the complete list.