Charleston School District

District Spending

The Charleston School District spends $9,630 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 57% on instruction, 38% on support services, and 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Charleston School District has 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the SC state average being 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Charleston School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 3% in 2009.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Charleston School District, 10% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Charleston School District serves 5% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.