James Island Charter High
Charleston, SC · High School · Grades 9-12
Performance Overview
About This School
James Island Charter High is a high school (charter) located in Charleston, South Carolina. The school serves 1,589 students in grades 9-12.
With a DataScore of 67/100 (B), James Island Charter High performs above average compared to schools in South Carolina. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
36% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is factored into the resource access component of the DataScore.
Frequently Asked Questions
James Island Charter High has a DataScore of 67/100 (Grade B), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), graduation rate (20%), and resource access (15%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
James Island Charter High has 1,589 students enrolled in grades 9-12. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1.
Yes, James Island Charter High is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +34, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
James Island Charter High is part of the Charleston 01 in Charleston, South Carolina. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.