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James Island Charter High School

Charter | 9-12 | 1364 students

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3 stars

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Posted January 9, 2012

Both Children attended. Both are doing great at state universities. Nice neighborhood feel. Good community.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2009

I graduated in '87. Now a Charter school, my daughter is a Jr. This is a great school with really great kids all around. The teachers and staff are top notch and always willing to help the students. We, as parents, are informed of everything that involves our children from discipline to college help. We are proud and dedicated to JICHS!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

It was a public high school with Charleston County School District, which converted in 2003 to a charter high school. They receive more money from the state and have been able to start new programs, add new courses, and additional staff. The faculty and staff of JICHS care about their students and help them success by providing guidance and extra help with their classes.


Posted August 20, 2009

I love this school! They take time to help my students reach their full potential. My son was struggling in Alg 1 and we were worried tha the wouldn't pass the EOC. They tutored him after school, provided a snack and he passed with flying colors. I applaud them to fighting for charter status.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 17, 2006

This school has great potential. I don't think the leadership is there nor the right attitude. I see alot of focusing on the higher performing students but not others. It's time for more parent involvement and more communication between the school and parents. My main concern is the discipline and non-communication between the school and the parents.
—Submitted by Fatima, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 89% in 2012.

315 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
93%
Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

317 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
90%
Scale: % level 2, 3, or 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the High School Assessment Program (HSAP) to test grade 10 students in English/Language Arts and Math. The HSAP is a high school graduation requirement. The HSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 2.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

All Students95%
Female94%
Male96%
African-American89%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Subsidized meals88%
Full-pay meals98%
Disabled62%
Not disabled97%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English95%
Non-migrant95%

Math

All Students93%
Female91%
Male95%
African-American87%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Subsidized meals85%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabled55%
Not disabled96%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English93%
Non-migrant93%
Scale: % level 2, 3, or 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the High School Assessment Program (HSAP) to test grade 10 students in English/Language Arts and Math. The HSAP is a high school graduation requirement. The HSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 2.

The different student groups are identified by the South Carolina Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 82% in 2012.

264 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
92%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 76% in 2012.

294 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
86%
English I

The state average for English I was 74% in 2012.

333 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
80%
Physical Science

The state average for Physical Science was 60% in 2011.

295 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
83%
U.S. History and Government

The state average for U.S. History and Government was 53% in 2012.

286 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
54%
Scale: % C, B, A

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) to test middle and high school sutdents in algebra 1, biology 1, English 1, and US history and government. The EOCEP provides tests in high school core courses and for courses taken in middle school for high school credit.The EOCEP is a standards-based test program, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score a C or above.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students90%
Female89%
Male90%
African-American81%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Subsidized meals80%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabled72%
Not disabled91%
English language learners78%
Proficient in English90%

Biology I

All Students95%
Female97%
Male92%
African-American82%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Subsidized meals90%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabled64%
Not disabled96%
English language learners67%
Proficient in English95%

English I

All Students84%
Female85%
Male84%
African-American68%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
Multiracial86%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled50%
Not disabled86%
English language learners20%
Proficient in English86%

U.S. History and Government

All Students68%
Female64%
Male72%
African-American47%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
Multiracial83%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White79%
Subsidized meals57%
Full-pay meals73%
Disabled56%
Not disabled69%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English68%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % C, B, A

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) to test middle and high school sutdents in algebra 1, biology 1, English 1, and US history and government. The EOCEP provides tests in high school core courses and for courses taken in middle school for high school credit.The EOCEP is a standards-based test program, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score a C or above.

The different student groups are identified by the South Carolina Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 64% 53%
Black 33% 39%
Hispanic 2% 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 31%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1000 Fort Johnson Rd
Charleston, SC 29412
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Phone: (843) 762-2754

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