Philip Simmons High

3080 River Village Drive
Charleston, SC 29492

771 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Philip Simmons High School, located in the Cainhoy area of Charleston, South Carolina, is a modern public high school within the Berkeley County School District. Serving a rapidly growing community, the school is known for its rigorous academic environment and commitment to fostering a culture of excellence. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and a variety of career and technical education pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Philip Simmons High emphasizes a well-rounded student experience through a robust selection of extracurricular activities, including championship-caliber athletic programs, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The school’s facilities are contemporary and designed to support collaborative learning, reflecting the innovative spirit of the surrounding Daniel Island and Cainhoy communities. With a strong focus on community involvement and school pride, the "Iron Horses" are characterized by a supportive campus climate that prioritizes student leadership and long-term academic success.

771

Total Students

53.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Philip Simmons High
Demographic	Student Count
White	522
Hispanic	37
Black	177
Asian	7
Two or More	27
American Indian	1

White
522 (67.7 %)
Black
177 (23.0 %)
Hispanic
37 (4.8 %)
Two or More
27 (3.5 %)
Asian
7 (0.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Berkeley 01
Phone:	(843)471-2960
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	771
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 194

Grade 10 198

Grade 11 218

Grade 12 161