Serving 785 students in grades 9-12, North Charleston High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 785 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Graduation Rate
: 75-79% (Btm 50% in SC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
North Charleston High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Charleston High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
North Charleston High School is ranked #577 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are North Charleston High School often compared to?
North Charleston 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?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Charleston High School?
The graduation rate of North Charleston High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend North Charleston High School?
785 students attend North Charleston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of North Charleston High School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Charleston High School?
North Charleston High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Charleston High School offer ?
North Charleston High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Charleston High School part of?
In what neighborhood is North Charleston High School located?
North Charleston High School is located in the Park Circle neighborhood of North Charleston, SC. There are 2 other public schools located in Park Circle.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 785 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Graduation Rate
: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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