Charleston 01

Charleston 01 serves 49,929 students across 82 schools in Charleston County's urban locale, making it a substantial district within South Carolina's K-12 system. The district experienced modest enrollment growth of 1.2% in the prior year and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1 with 3,791 teachers across 51 elementary, 12 middle, and 18 high schools.

Academically, Charleston 01 demonstrates performance above state averages in core subjects. Math proficiency reaches 56.5% compared to the state average of 39.9%, while reading proficiency stands at 67.9% against a state average of 55.7%. The graduation rate of 85.5% falls slightly below South Carolina's 87.3% state average.

The district serves a diverse student population with 45.7% economically disadvantaged students, 13.0% English learners, and 12.5% students with disabilities. Racial composition includes 49.4% White, 27.4% Black, 16.8% Hispanic, and 1.6% Asian students.

Financially, Charleston 01 operates with a total budget of $1.04 billion and per-pupil spending of $7,259, marginally above the state average of $7,051. Revenue sources reflect typical patterns for South Carolina districts, with 59.6% from local sources, 31.7% from state funding, and 8.7% from federal sources. This revenue structure indicates moderate reliance on local tax bases relative to state support.