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#431 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 37% in state
Burke High
High School · Charleston 01 · Charleston, SC
A Charleston 01 high school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
244 President Street, Charleston, SC 29403
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Burke High score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2019, reaching 65% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Burke High 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 75Very Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 76Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,389/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (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
$65,689
Median home value
$624,000
Median rent
$1,658/mo
College educated
56.7%
Homeownership
35.1%
Poverty rate
25.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29403; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Hall SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 561 | Compare → |
| Charleston Charter School for Math and ScienceCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | 6–12 | 0.7 mi | 559 | Compare → |
| Harvest Time International AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.9 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Porter-gaud SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | 1–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,039 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Charleston 01
- Schools in district
- 82
- Rank in district
- #39 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
Burke High is listed in Charleston 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Burke High
Burke High is a public high school in Charleston, SC, part of Charleston 01, serving approximately 359 students in grades 9th-12th with a 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #431 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Burke High
What grades does Burke High serve?
Burke High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Burke High?
Burke High has an enrollment of approximately 359 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burke High?
The student-teacher ratio at Burke High is 6.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Burke High rank in SC?
Burke High ranks #431 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Burke High's MySchoolScout rating?
Burke High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Burke High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Burke High has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Burke High a charter school?
No, Burke High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Burke High a Title I school?
No, Burke High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Burke High?
100.0% of students at Burke High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 359
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Charleston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.1%
- Phone
- (843) 579-4815
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 29403)
- 22,319
- Area average commute
- 16.4 min
- Area median age
- 31
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 29403; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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