- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450144000251
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 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 44/100 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
- 44
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
North Charleston High held near 785 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 88.8 → 86.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 450144000251 · North Charleston, SC High · MID · TRAD
829 enr · 9.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Wando High (2,588 students)
North Charleston High held near 785 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 88.8 → 86.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
North Charleston 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 829
North Charleston High
829 students
What this shows North Charleston High reports 829 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Charleston High compares
North Charleston 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 | 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 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
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Charleston 01 reports $16,635 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,135
- 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
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 (~829 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 768 (2022-23) → 785 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
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 44/100 (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 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.
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.