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Charleston County School District

Burke High School

  • C
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Charleston, SC
  • 52 reviews
C
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    C
  2. Diversity
    C
  3. Teachers
    B
  4. College Prep
    D+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    A
  6. Health & Safety
    B+
  7. Administration
    B+
  8. Sports
    A-
  9. Food
    B
  10. Resources & Facilities
    A
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Burke High School is a public school located in Charleston, SC. It has 324 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 5 to 1. According to state test scores, 75% of students are at least proficient in math and 67% in reading.
Address
244 President Street
Charleston, SC 29403
Telephone
(843) 579-4815
Website
ccsdschools.com

Burke High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
67%
Percent Proficient - Math
75%
Average Graduation Rate
77%
Average SAT
880
33 responses
Average ACT
18
19 responses
AP Enrollment
11%
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Living in the Area
A
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Cost of Living
    C+
  2. Good for Families
    A-
  3. Housing
    B-
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$61,367
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$1,135
National
$949
Median Home Value
$286,200
National
$184,700

Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
B+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
100%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.7 responses
Poll
86%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.7 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 23 responses
Report
  • Homecoming
    26%
  • Prom
    26%
  • Home Games
    17%
  • Prep Rally's
    13%
  • Coming Home
    9%
  • Parades
    9%

Students

Diversity
C
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
324
Free or Reduced Lunch
55%
89%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.9 responses
89%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.9 responses
89%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.9 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$53,119
Teachers in First/Second Year
9.7%
100%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.13 responses
92%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.13 responses
92%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.13 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$16,355/ year
National
$12,239
83%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.12 responses
58%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.12 responses
83%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.12 responses
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My experience at Burke High School was the one of the best part of my life, being in the Burke High Stepping Band. During my time in BHS Marching band I learned a lot of valuable lessons that helped me when I graduated. For example, learning how to work hard with little bit of opportunity presented. Also being constant with all matters of life and being your brothers keeper. Also the Burke High School has a foundation built on honor dating back to 1910 when the school first open and carried that honor on to today with a fight that is unmatched. Also with many achievements in academics, arts, and sport. However, one thing I say needs to change is the school district involvement with the students being that there was many talks and efforts to shut down the only high school in the city. Helping reansure the community that the school will be their as long as there is support for the students.
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Burke High School is an American school following the American education system that needs to be revamped completely. Burke High School seems to not go above and beyond to create a lively academic atmosphere for all students, but to complete minimal task to adequately support students.
I love my school because it has a lot of history behind it. Also successful people we know in today society graduated from this school. This school offers great education and it teaches the students attending to never give up of something so great like education! Our mission here at Burke is to conquer, transcend and leave nothing to be desire. I LOVE MY BULLDOGS!