Enrollment
829
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · North Charleston, SC
North Charleston High
Federal NCES profile for North Charleston 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 450144000251
👥 S:T ratio 62
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Charleston High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in North Charleston · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.4:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
North Charleston High has class sizes smaller than 94% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Charleston High ranks #2 of 5 high schools in North Charleston, SC.
School address
District: Charleston 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450144000251 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
88.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.4:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Charleston High compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Charleston High
North Charleston High is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in North Charleston, South Carolina, enrolling 829 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.4:1, North Charleston High is leaner than roughly 94% of South Carolina schools and 34% under the state's 14.3:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 829 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 223 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #79.
Its student body is led by African American (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 52/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 276 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 78.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 677 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 829 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 16 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among North Charleston's high schools, it stands alongside Fort Dorchester High (2,344 students): North Charleston High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.4:1 vs 18.2:1).
Charleston 01 also operates Wando High (2,588 students) and Rb Stall High (2,135 students) alongside North Charleston High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Charleston High compares
North Charleston High on the metrics families compare, against South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.4:1 | ▼ 34% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 829 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
829
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 6% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
78.2%
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
$15,213
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $14,558
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
376
in-school suspensions + 301 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 45.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 81.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 62.7%
Hispanic or Latino 29.2%
White 5.2%
Two or More 2.9%
Largest group: African American at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, North Charleston High is about as mixed as the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Charleston 01, which includes North Charleston High.
$15,213
Per student
+4%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.0%
State 27.7%
Federal 13.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How North Charleston 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 North Charleston High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
Academic Magnet High
Standard public school
740 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Greg Mathis Charter High
Standard public school
71 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~829 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Charleston High
How many students attend North Charleston High?
North Charleston High has 829 students enrolled. It is a high school in North Charleston, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Charleston High?
The student-teacher ratio at North Charleston High is 9.4:1, which is 34% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 40% 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 North Charleston High?
100.0% of students at North Charleston High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Charleston High?
The largest demographic group at North Charleston High is African American at 62.7% of enrollment, in North Charleston, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Charleston High?
North Charleston High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Charleston High rank among high schools in North Charleston?
By Resource Investment Index, North Charleston High ranks #2 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.
Is North Charleston High a good school?
North Charleston High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of South Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Charleston 01?
Besides North Charleston 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.
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