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James Island Charter High School

1000 Ft. Johnson Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 1,589 students in grades 9-12, James Island Charter High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,589 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : 94% (Top 20% in SC)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 80% (Top 5%)
  • : 91% (Top 5%)
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

James Island Charter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
James Island Charter High School's student population of 1,589 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,589 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
James Island Charter High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Island Charter High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
#20 out of 1154 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of James Island Charter High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of James Island Charter High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
91%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of James Island Charter High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
84%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of James Island Charter High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of James Island Charter High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in James Island Charter High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in James Island Charter High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
18%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in James Island Charter High School and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
73%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in James Island Charter High School and the percentage of White public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in James Island Charter High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in James Island Charter High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.44
This chart displays the diversity score of James Island Charter High School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
94%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of James Island Charter High School and public school graduation rate of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in James Island Charter High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in James Island Charter High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Island Charter High School's ranking?
James Island Charter High School is ranked #20 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are James Island Charter High School often compared to?
James Island Charter High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wando High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of James Island Charter High School?
The graduation rate of James Island Charter High School is 94%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend James Island Charter High School?
1,589 students attend James Island Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of James Island Charter High School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Island Charter High School?
James Island Charter High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does James Island Charter High School offer ?
James Island Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is James Island Charter High School part of?
James Island Charter High School is part of Charleston 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,589 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : 94% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 80% (Top 5%)
  • : 91% (Top 5%)
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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