Burke High

244 President Street
Charleston, SC 29403

352 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Burke High School, located at 244 President Street in Charleston, South Carolina, is a historic institution with a deep-rooted legacy in the city’s educational landscape. Established in the mid-19th century, the school has long served as a vital cornerstone for the African American community in Charleston. Throughout its history, Burke has evolved from its early beginnings into a modern academic facility, all while maintaining a strong commitment to cultural heritage and community identity.

Today, Burke High School serves students in grades 9–12 and operates under the Charleston County School District. The school is known for its "Bulldog" spirit and offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes academic core subjects, career and technical education (CTE) programs, and various extracurricular opportunities. By emphasizing both tradition and forward-thinking instruction, Burke aims to prepare its students for success in higher education and the workforce, continuing its longstanding tradition of fostering leadership and resilience within the downtown Charleston community.

352

Total Students

59.3

Full-Time Teachers

5.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Burke High
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	8
Black	329
Two or More	11

Black
329 (93.5 %)
Two or More
11 (3.1 %)
Hispanic
8 (2.3 %)
White
4 (1.1 %)

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:	Charleston 01
Phone:	(843)579-4815
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	352
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 9 140

Grade 10 90

Grade 11 70

Grade 12 52