- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mt. Pleasant, SC
Lucy Garrett Beckham High
Federal NCES profile for Lucy Garrett Beckham High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450144001746
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lucy Garrett Beckham High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina.
- #10 of 11
- public schools in Mt. Pleasant · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 17.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lucy Garrett Beckham High has class sizes larger than 94% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lucy Garrett Beckham High ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Mt. Pleasant, SC.
School address
District: Charleston 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450144001746 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+90 students YoY
Lucy Garrett Beckham High grew from 1,673 students in 2022-23 to 1,763 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 93.0 → 101.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+90 students YoY 450144001746 · Mt. Pleasant, SC High · MID · TRAD
1,757 enr · 18.9:1 · 17.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Wando High (2,588 students)
Lucy Garrett Beckham High grew from 1,673 students in 2022-23 to 1,763 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE added 93.0 → 101.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Lucy Garrett Beckham 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
- This school
Lucy Garrett Beckham High
1,757 students
- James Island C
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 Lucy Garrett Beckham High reports 1,757 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lucy Garrett Beckham High compares
Lucy Garrett Beckham 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 32% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.9% | ▼ 76% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,757 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,757
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 94% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.8%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 439 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 81.9%
African American 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 81.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.8, Lucy Garrett Beckham High is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
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 Lucy Garrett Beckham High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wando High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rb Stall High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Ashley High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Island Charter High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| C. E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific Art | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lucy Garrett Beckham 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
- 1,612
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,299
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~1,757 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lucy Garrett Beckham High
How many students attend Lucy Garrett Beckham High?
Lucy Garrett Beckham High has 1,757 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mt. Pleasant, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,673 (2022-23) → 1,763 (2023-24), up 90.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lucy Garrett Beckham High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lucy Garrett Beckham High is 18.9:1, which is 32% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lucy Garrett Beckham High?
17.9% of students at Lucy Garrett Beckham High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lucy Garrett Beckham High?
The largest demographic group at Lucy Garrett Beckham High is White at 81.9% of enrollment, in Mt. Pleasant, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lucy Garrett Beckham High?
Lucy Garrett Beckham High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Lucy Garrett Beckham High rank among public schools in Mt. Pleasant?
By Resource Investment Index, Lucy Garrett Beckham High ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Mt. Pleasant, 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 Mt. Pleasant on the city page.
What other schools are in Charleston 01?
Besides Lucy Garrett Beckham 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.