WEST ASHLEY HIGH SCHOOL
West Ashley High is a public high school that is part of the Charleston 01 school district, located in Charleston, SC with about 1,685 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 109 teachers, West Ashley High has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
West Ashley High School, located in Charleston, South Carolina, is a large, comprehensive public high school serving a diverse student population within the Charleston County School District. Situated on a sprawling campus on West Wildcat Boulevard, the school offers a robust academic curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-enrollment opportunities with local colleges, and specialized Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs designed to prepare students for both the workforce and higher education.
Beyond the classroom, West Ashley High is well-known for its vibrant school spirit and strong extracurricular culture. The school fields a wide array of competitive athletic teams—competing as the Wildcats—and hosts numerous student organizations, performing arts programs, and clubs that cater to various interests. As a central hub for the West Ashley community, the school emphasizes a commitment to fostering student growth, academic achievement, and civic engagement, striving to provide a well-rounded educational experience for all its students.
For more information, contact West Ashley High at (843) 573-1201 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 573-1201
WEST ASHLEY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Charleston, SC with about 1,685 enrolled students. See other public high schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Charleston 01
- Total Students:
- 1,685
- Teachers:
- 109
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,685 students
- Black or African American
- 47.5%
- White
- 41.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.3%
- Two or more races
- 3.4%
- Asian
- 2.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.0%
- Male
- 52.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.