West Ashley High School
4060 West Wildcat Blvd, Charleston, SC 29414 | (843) 573-1201
- Grades: 9-12
- Student Enrollment: 1,913
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5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 1,913 high school students from grades 9-12
- Ranks 87th out of 164 high schools in SC.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 4060 West Wildcat Blvd., Charleston, SC 29414
- Principal or Admin: Mary Runyon
- Fax: (843) 573-1223
- Website: www.ccsdschools.com
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Charleston County School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $10,312
- Dropout Rate: 3.4%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.5
- Enrolled Students: 43,063
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 1,913
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 126.1
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 15.2
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 958 (50.1%)
- Females: 948 (49.6%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 179 (9.4%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 829 (43.3%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 1,008 (52.7%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 7 | 0.4% |
| Black | 1,101 | 57.6% |
| Asian | 40 | 2.1% |
| Hispanic | 59 | 3.1% |
| White | 699 | 36.5% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 603 | 31.5% |
| 10th Grade | 522 | 27.3% |
| 11th Grade | 372 | 19.4% |
| 12th Grade | 416 | 21.7% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 39%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:61%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 15 Years
- Average Salary: $41,950
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $30,232 | 24% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $46,048 | 76% |
Source: SC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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1 review for West Ashley High School
- Reviewed by Student on December 12, 2008
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - This school is okay, but I didn't want to switch from St. Johns High School.
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