Serving 547 students in grades 6-12, Charleston Charter School For Math And Science ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 547 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Charleston Charter School For Math And Science ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Charleston Charter School For Math And Science's student population of 547 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
547 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Charleston Charter School For Math And Science ranks within the top 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charleston Charter School For Math And Science is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#570 out of 1154 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
13%
Black
52%
31%
White
36%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charleston Charter School For Math And Science's ranking?
Charleston Charter School For Math And Science is ranked #570 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Charleston Charter School For Math And Science often compared to?
Charleston Charter School For Math And Scienceis often viewed alongside schools like C. E. Williams Middle School For Creative And Scientific Art by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Charleston Charter School For Math And Science?
The graduation rate of Charleston Charter School For Math And Science is 95%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Charleston Charter School For Math And Science?
547 students attend Charleston Charter School For Math And Science.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Charleston Charter School For Math And Science students are Black, 36% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charleston Charter School For Math And Science?
Charleston Charter School For Math And Science has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Charleston Charter School For Math And Science offer ?
Charleston Charter School For Math And Science offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Charleston Charter School For Math And Science part of?
Charleston Charter School For Math And Science is part of Charleston 01 School District.
In what neighborhood is Charleston Charter School For Math And Science located?
Charleston Charter School For Math And Science is located in the North Central neighborhood of Charleston, SC. There are 1 other public schools located in North Central.
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