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#405 of 1,176 schools in SC

Top 34% in state

Charleston Charter School for Math and Science

High School · Charleston 01 · Charleston, SC

A Charleston 01 charter high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

1002 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403

  • Math 37% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 53% proficient (2022)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.65 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-9.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
College Readiness8.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation15%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.4:1
District spending per student$16,635
Chronic Absenteeism26.3%

Students at Charleston Charter School for Math and Science score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency53%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 45% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
74%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
76%
2014
Math
63%
ELA
56%
2015
Math
46%
ELA
51%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
34%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
29%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
29%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

59.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Charleston Charter School for Math and Science 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 82Very Walkable
  • Transit 39Some 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

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
15% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·12 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Harvest Time International AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated6–120.5 mi8Compare →
Burke HighEnrollment path unverified6.99–120.7 mi359Compare →
Ashley Hall SchoolPrivate · tuition6.5privatePK–121.2 mi561Compare →
Academic Magnet HighEnrollment path unverified8.39–12Not available718Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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
#35 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

Charleston Charter School for Math and Science is listed in Charleston 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Charleston Charter School for Math and Science

Charleston Charter School for Math and Science is a public high school in Charleston, SC, part of Charleston 01, serving approximately 559 students in grades 6th-12th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #405 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Charleston Charter School for Math and Science

What grades does Charleston Charter School for Math and Science serve?

Charleston Charter School for Math and Science serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Charleston Charter School for Math and Science?

Charleston Charter School for Math and Science has an enrollment of approximately 559 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Charleston Charter School for Math and Science?

The student-teacher ratio at Charleston Charter School for Math and Science is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Charleston Charter School for Math and Science rank in SC?

Charleston Charter School for Math and Science ranks #405 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Charleston Charter School for Math and Science's MySchoolScout rating?

Charleston Charter School for Math and Science has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Charleston Charter School for Math and Science?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Charleston Charter School for Math and Science has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Charleston Charter School for Math and Science a charter school?

Yes, Charleston Charter School for Math and Science is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Charleston Charter School for Math and Science a Title I school?

No, Charleston Charter School for Math and Science is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Charleston Charter School for Math and Science?

59.6% of students at Charleston Charter School for Math and Science 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
559
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Charleston County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.3%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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