Excellent
#11 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 1% in state
James Island Charter High
High School · Charleston 01 · Charleston, SC
A Charleston 01 charter high school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1000 Ft. Johnson Road, Charleston, SC 29412
- Math 80% proficient (2022)
- Reading 91% proficient (2022)
- 90.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at James Island Charter High score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 7 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 86% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 83% (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
33.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where James Island Charter 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 8Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat 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
$99,443
Median home value
$458,000
Median rent
$1,744/mo
College educated
54.8%
Homeownership
72.5%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29412; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Baptist School of CharlestonPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 410 | Compare → |
| Porter-gaud SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | 1–12 | 3.4 mi | 1,039 | Compare → |
| Ashley Hall SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 3.9 mi | 561 | Compare → |
| Burke HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 4.4 mi | 359 | Compare → |
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
- #1 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
James Island Charter High is listed in Charleston 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James Island Charter High
James Island Charter High is a public high school in Charleston, SC, part of Charleston 01, serving approximately 1,597 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #11 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James Island Charter High
What grades does James Island Charter High serve?
James Island Charter High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend James Island Charter High?
James Island Charter High has an enrollment of approximately 1,597 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Island Charter High?
The student-teacher ratio at James Island Charter High is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James Island Charter High rank in SC?
James Island Charter High ranks #11 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is James Island Charter High's MySchoolScout rating?
James Island Charter High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 James Island Charter High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James Island Charter High has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is James Island Charter High a charter school?
Yes, James Island Charter High is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is James Island Charter High a Title I school?
No, James Island Charter High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James Island Charter High?
33.2% of students at James Island Charter 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
- 1,597
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 107
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Charleston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.8%
- Phone
- (843) 762-2754
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90.0%
- Area population (ZIP 29412)
- 40,495
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 40
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 29412; 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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