St. Johns High

Charleston 01
1518 Main Road
Johns Island, SC 29455
387 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
St. John’s High School, located on Main Road in Johns Island, South Carolina, serves as a central educational hub for the local island community. As part of the Charleston County School District, the school is deeply integrated into the unique cultural and rural landscape of the Sea Islands. It offers a comprehensive high school curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career readiness, while often emphasizing a strong sense of community pride and local heritage.

In recent years, the school has focused on enhancing student engagement through a variety of athletic programs, extracurricular activities, and academic support initiatives. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with modern educational goals, St. John’s High strives to provide its students with the tools necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving regional economy. The school remains a focal point for Johns Island families, fostering a close-knit environment that prioritizes student development and community connection.
387
Total Students
31.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    169 (43.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    130 (33.6 %)
  • White
    77 (19.9 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (2.8 %)
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)559-6200
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 387
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.5
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 99
Grade 10 123
Grade 11 96
Grade 12 69
Gender Ratio
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