C
Below Average
58/100

Burke High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 244 President Street, Charleston, SC 29403
Overall
C
58/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 62% · Math 37% proficient · 30th percentile in South Carolina
Graduation
C+
82% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against South Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

58
Repit Score
out of 100
359
Students
enrolled
6.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$21K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%30/100reading 36th percentile, math 25th percentile among South Carolina high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%46/10082% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in South Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency62% (+13 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency37% (−10 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate82% (−2 pts vs. state avg 84%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the South Carolina state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black62%37%reading +6 pts, math -5 pts44th percentile (list)
Low-income62%37%reading +2 pts, math -9 pts33rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 244 President Street
City Charleston
ZIP Code 29403
District 4501440
NCES School ID 450144001328
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 29403

Understanding the community around Burke High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $62,281
Per Capita Income $45,423
Poverty Rate 14.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 32.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.2%
High School or Higher 93.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $615,300
Median Rent $1,590
Owner-Occupied 36.9%
Renter-Occupied 63.1%
View full data for ZIP 29403 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Burke High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.9%
Female 52.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 94.7%
White 1.4%
Hispanic/Latino 1.7%
Two or More Races 2.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 359
Teachers (FTE) 59.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 6.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Burke High?
Burke High has a Repit School Score of 58 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Burke High?
Burke High has 359 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.0:1.
What grades does Burke High serve?
Burke High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Burke High receive per student?
Burke High receives $20,688 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Burke High in 29403 ▼
Avg Home Value
$866,442
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,685
1-Year Change
+7.8%
% Renters
63.1%

Other Schools in 29403

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026