A+
Excellent
98/100

James Island Charter High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School Charter School
📍 1000 Ft. Johnson Road, Charleston, SC 29412
Overall
A+
98/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 87% · Math 83% proficient · 93rd percentile in South Carolina
Graduation
A+
94% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in South Carolina for achievement

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

98
Repit Score
out of 100
1,597
Students
enrolled
14.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$21K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%93/100reading 92nd percentile, math 94th percentile among South Carolina high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%87/10094% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%84/100Inputs 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 proficiency87% (+38 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency83% (+36 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate94% (+10 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
White92%87%reading +16 pts, math +25 pts92nd percentile (list)
Black67%72%reading +11 pts, math +30 pts88th percentile (list)
Low-income77%72%reading +17 pts, math +26 pts87th 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 1000 Ft. Johnson Road
City Charleston
ZIP Code 29412
District 4501440
NCES School ID 450144001168
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 29412

Understanding the community around James Island Charter High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $95,627
Per Capita Income $58,000
Poverty Rate 3.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 45.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 57.0%
High School or Higher 96.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $427,000
Median Rent $1,689
Owner-Occupied 72.1%
Renter-Occupied 27.9%
View full data for ZIP 29412 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for James Island Charter High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.3%
Female 49.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 73.1%
Black 17.3%
Hispanic/Latino 5.8%
Two or More Races 2.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,597
Teachers (FTE) 107.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for James Island Charter High?
James Island Charter High has a Repit School Score of 98 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. 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 James Island Charter High?
James Island Charter High has 1,597 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1.
What grades does James Island Charter High serve?
James Island Charter High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does James Island Charter High receive per student?
James Island Charter High receives $20,688 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around James Island Charter High in 29412 ▼
Avg Home Value
$602,435
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,428
1-Year Change
+3.6%
% Renters
27.9%

Other Schools in 29412

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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