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School Comparison

James Island Charter High
vs.
Lucy Garrett Beckham High

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

James Island Charter High
Lucy Garrett Beckham High
  • Lucy Garrett Beckham High reported a higher chronically absent students than James Island Charter High (379 vs. 189).
  • Lucy Garrett Beckham High reported a higher ap enrollment than James Island Charter High (477 vs. 307).
  • Lucy Garrett Beckham High reported a higher students per counselor than James Island Charter High (306.5:1 vs. 195.5:1).
  • Source Data Limit: 11 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 3 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Lucy Garrett Beckham High reported a higher chronically absent students than James Island Charter High (379 vs. 189).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Lucy Garrett Beckham High reported a higher ap enrollment than James Island Charter High (477 vs. 307).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

James Island Charter High reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Lucy Garrett Beckham High (96 vs. 33).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Lucy Garrett Beckham High reported a higher students per counselor than James Island Charter High (306.5:1 vs. 195.5:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

12 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at James Island Charter High

3 metrics were reported by James Island Charter High. Comparable data for Lucy Garrett Beckham High is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
90%
Graduating cohort
386
IB enrollment
82

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
James Island Charter High
$16,634.96
Lucy Garrett Beckham High
$16,634.96
Local revenue share
James Island Charter High
58.6%
Lucy Garrett Beckham High
58.6%
State revenue share
James Island Charter High
27.6%
Lucy Garrett Beckham High
27.6%
Federal revenue share
James Island Charter High
13.8%
Lucy Garrett Beckham High
13.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
James Island Charter High
24.3%
Lucy Garrett Beckham High
24.3%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Charleston County
$84,320
Charleston County
$84,320
Poverty rate
Charleston County
11.6%
Charleston County
11.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Charleston County
49%
Charleston County
49%
Unemployment rate
Charleston County
3.4%
Charleston County
3.4%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.