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#532 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 45% in state
Allegro Charter School of Music
High School · Charleston 01 · North Charleston, SC
A Charleston 01 charter high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2731 Gordon Street, North Charleston, SC 29405
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Allegro Charter School of Music score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2015–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 35% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Allegro Charter School of Music sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,771/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North Charleston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,566
Median home value
$266,200
Median rent
$1,196/mo
College educated
26.9%
Homeownership
46.9%
Poverty rate
17.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29405; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Magnet HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 718 | Compare → |
| Charleston School of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 6–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,069 | Compare → |
| North Charleston HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 785 | Compare → |
| Greg Mathis Charter HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 61 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Charleston 01
- Schools in district
- 82
- Rank in district
- #42 of 79
- District spending per student
- $16,635NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Allegro Charter School of Music is listed in Charleston 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Allegro Charter School of Music
Allegro Charter School of Music is a public high school in North Charleston, SC, part of Charleston 01, serving approximately 216 students in grades 6th-12th with a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #532 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Allegro Charter School of Music
What grades does Allegro Charter School of Music serve?
Allegro Charter School of Music serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Allegro Charter School of Music?
Allegro Charter School of Music has an enrollment of approximately 216 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Allegro Charter School of Music?
The student-teacher ratio at Allegro Charter School of Music is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Allegro Charter School of Music rank in SC?
Allegro Charter School of Music ranks #532 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Allegro Charter School of Music's MySchoolScout rating?
Allegro Charter School of Music has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Allegro Charter School of Music?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Allegro Charter School of Music has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Allegro Charter School of Music a charter school?
Yes, Allegro Charter School of Music is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Allegro Charter School of Music a Title I school?
No, Allegro Charter School of Music is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Allegro Charter School of Music?
82.9% of students at Allegro Charter School of Music qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 216
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Charleston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.0%
- Phone
- (843) 321-7104
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 29405)
- 26,717
- Area average commute
- 19.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29405; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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