North Charleston High

1087 East Montague Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29405

768 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

North Charleston High School, located in the historic Park Circle area of North Charleston, South Carolina, serves as a central educational institution within the Charleston County School District. The school is known for its commitment to providing a diverse and inclusive learning environment, offering a wide array of academic programs that range from core curriculum requirements to various elective opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

In addition to its academic focus, North Charleston High is an integral part of its local community, fostering a strong sense of school spirit through its athletics, arts programs, and extracurricular activities. The school places a high priority on student development and community engagement, striving to equip its students with the skills and experiences necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving global society. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere, the school aims to cultivate both personal character and academic excellence among its student body.

768

Total Students

88.8

Full-Time Teachers

8.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Charleston High
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	151
Black	573
Asian	2
Two or More	16

Black
573 (74.6 %)
Hispanic
151 (19.7 %)
White
26 (3.4 %)
Two or More
16 (2.1 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)

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)745-7140
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	768
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	88.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.6
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 9 269

Grade 10 222

Grade 11 147

Grade 12 130