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Learn4life High School-charleston

High School · Sc Public Charter School District · N. Charleston, SC

A Sc Public Charter School District charter high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

6209 Rivers Avenue, N. Charleston, SC 29406

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 2/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Partial Profile · 3/4 metrics
Student ProgressNot Available

Requires 2+ years of test data

Academics3.7Needs Improvement33%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-12.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
College Readiness2.2Needs Improvement40%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.1Needs Improvement27%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio33.5:1
District spending per student$23,863

Students at Learn4life High School-charleston score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

97.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Learn4life High School-charleston 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 50Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 29Some Transit
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low220/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$50,640

Median home value

$209,700

Median rent

$1,305/mo

College educated

22.8%

Homeownership

41.8%

Poverty rate

25%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29406; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lowcountry Acceleration AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified3.29–120.5 mi462Compare →
Hanahan HighEnrollment path unverified6.99–121.0 mi1,048Compare →
Academic Magnet HighEnrollment path unverified8.39–122.1 mi718Compare →
Charleston School of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified8.66–122.1 mi1,069Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

Sc Public Charter School District

Schools in district
39
Rank in district
#33 of 33
District spending per student
$23,863NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Learn4life High School-charleston is listed in SC Public Charter School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Learn4life High School-charleston

Learn4life High School-charleston is a public high school in N. Charleston, SC, part of Sc Public Charter School District, serving approximately 134 students in grades 9th-12th with a 33.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,168 of 1,176 schools in SC.

State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Learn4life High School-charleston

What grades does Learn4life High School-charleston serve?

Learn4life High School-charleston serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Learn4life High School-charleston?

Learn4life High School-charleston has an enrollment of approximately 134 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Learn4life High School-charleston?

The student-teacher ratio at Learn4life High School-charleston is 33.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Learn4life High School-charleston rank in SC?

Learn4life High School-charleston ranks #1,168 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Learn4life High School-charleston's MySchoolScout rating?

Learn4life High School-charleston has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 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 Learn4life High School-charleston?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Learn4life High School-charleston has 25% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).

Is Learn4life High School-charleston a charter school?

Yes, Learn4life High School-charleston is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Learn4life High School-charleston a Title I school?

No, Learn4life High School-charleston is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Learn4life High School-charleston?

97.8% of students at Learn4life High School-charleston 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
134
Student-Teacher Ratio
33.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Charleston County
Area population (ZIP 29406)
32,482
Area average commute
24.1 min
Area median age
33.6
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.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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.
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 29406; 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 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24

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