Excellent
#115 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 10% in state
Wando High
High School · Charleston 01 · Mount Pleasant, SC
A Charleston 01 high school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1000 Warrior Way, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
- Math 92% proficient (2022)
- Reading 96% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Wando High score 94% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 74%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2019, reaching 94% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 90% (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
18%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Wando 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,303/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mount Pleasant), 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
$130,546
Median home value
$659,300
Median rent
$2,175/mo
College educated
62.3%
Homeownership
83.9%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29466; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 610 | Compare → |
| Oceanside Collegiate AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 653 | Compare → |
| Academic Magnet HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 9–12 | Not available | 718 | Compare → |
| Charleston School of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 6–12 | Not available | 1,069 | 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.
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
- #18 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
Wando High is listed in Charleston 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wando High
Wando High is a public high school in Mount Pleasant, SC, part of Charleston 01, serving approximately 2,593 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #115 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wando High
What grades does Wando High serve?
Wando High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Wando High?
Wando High has an enrollment of approximately 2,593 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wando High?
The student-teacher ratio at Wando High is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wando High rank in SC?
Wando High ranks #115 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Wando High's MySchoolScout rating?
Wando High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Wando High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wando High has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Wando High a charter school?
No, Wando High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wando High a Title I school?
No, Wando High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wando High?
18.0% of students at Wando 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
- 2,593
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 142
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Charleston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.8%
- Phone
- (843) 881-8200
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 29466)
- 44,387
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- Area median age
- 43.4
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 29466; 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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