Lucy Garrett Beckham High School

1560 Mathis Ferry Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
10/
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Top 1%
Serving 1,673 students in grades 9-12, Lucy Garrett Beckham High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 93% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,673 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 1% in SC
  • : 88% (Top 1%)
  • : 93% (Top 5%)
  • : 80% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lucy Garrett Beckham High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

Lucy Garrett Beckham High School's student population of 1,673 students has grown by 126% over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has grown by 116% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,673 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
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School Rankings

Lucy Garrett Beckham High School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lucy Garrett Beckham High School is 0.30, 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.
This School
State Level (SC)
#9 out of 1154 schools
(Top 1%)
88%
41%
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93%
52%
80%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
4%
13%
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Black
9%
31%
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White
83%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.30
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
67%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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School District Name

Sports

Total Sports Offered
21 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Drill Team, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Volley Ball, Weightlifting, Wrestling

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Beta Club, Key Club, National Honor Society, Student Council
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • About Lucy Beckham High School
  • Nestled in the heart of Mt. Pleasant, Lucy Garrett Beckham High School is a new modern building accommodating 1,500 students in a 242,000 sq ft building on 44.1 acres. Beckham is a comprehensive 9-12 grade high school focused on teaching in a 21st century learning environment:
  • A modern advisory that focuses on relationships and building student independence (CREW)
  • Virtual and blended learning environments for students
  • One to one technology (student issued Chromebook)
  • Modified block schedule with Independent Learning Time (ILT) and One Lunch
  • Joint emphasis on character and academics (FOCUS)
  • Strong community partnerships and work-based learning opportunities
  • Spaces in the new school include two gymnasiums, a performing arts center, student commons, collaborative learning areas, classrooms, science labs and specialty spaces for CTE programs. The facility houses a state of the art media center with a makerspace.
  • https://www.ccsdschools.com/lucybeckham

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lucy Garrett Beckham High School's ranking?
Lucy Garrett Beckham High School is ranked #9 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Lucy Garrett Beckham High School often compared to?
Lucy Garrett Beckham High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wando High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 93% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Lucy Garrett Beckham High School?
1,673 students attend Lucy Garrett Beckham High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Lucy Garrett Beckham High School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 4% 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 Lucy Garrett Beckham High School?
Lucy Garrett Beckham High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lucy Garrett Beckham High School offer ?
Lucy Garrett Beckham High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lucy Garrett Beckham High School part of?
Lucy Garrett Beckham High School is part of Charleston 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,673 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 88% (Top 1%)
  • : 93% (Top 5%)
  • : 80% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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