Very Good
#372 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 32% in state
West Ashley High
High School · Charleston 01 · Charleston, SC
A Charleston 01 high school where students score 40 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4060 West Wildcat Boulevard, Charleston, SC 29414
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 86% proficient (2022)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at West Ashley High score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 7 points since 2019, reaching 77% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (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
How we rate schools
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Where West Ashley 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 21Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 32Somewhat 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
$91,976
Median home value
$380,600
Median rent
$1,639/mo
College educated
52.5%
Homeownership
61.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29414; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverpointe Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | K–10 | 2.0 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive EducationCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.0 | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 50 | 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
- #32 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
West Ashley High is listed in Charleston 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Ashley High
West Ashley High is a public high school in Charleston, SC, part of Charleston 01, serving approximately 2,043 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #372 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Ashley High
What grades does West Ashley High serve?
West Ashley High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend West Ashley High?
West Ashley High has an enrollment of approximately 2,043 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Ashley High?
The student-teacher ratio at West Ashley High is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Ashley High rank in SC?
West Ashley High ranks #372 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is West Ashley High's MySchoolScout rating?
West Ashley High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 West Ashley High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Ashley High has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is West Ashley High a charter school?
No, West Ashley High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Ashley High a Title I school?
No, West Ashley High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Ashley High?
100.0% of students at West Ashley 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
- 2,043
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 121
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Charleston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.1%
- Phone
- (843) 573-1201
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 29414)
- 43,717
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 37
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 29414; 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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