Berkeley High

Berkeley High is a big high school in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, part of Berkeley 01. The school caters to 2,047 students in grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 953 students per school, that is 115% larger than typical.

Within Berkeley 01, which oversees 47 schools and 39,543 students, Berkeley High is one campus in the system.

Demographically, Berkeley High logs that the most-represented group is White (42%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. Other groups include 41% Black, 8% Hispanic, 7% multiracial. That is meaningfully less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 62%.

On the resource side, On paper, Berkeley High has 112 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 18.3:1. The state averages around 15.5:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical.

In the broader community, Berkeley County reports that median household earnings sit near $84,358, about 31% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Berkeley County's 49 public schools (combined enrollment of about 40,966 students), Berkeley High is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Berkeley Middle, roughly 1.7 miles away. Within five miles, there are 4 other public schools.

The campus sits in a bedroom-community setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Berkeley High's enrollment has expanded 23% since 2018, when it stood at 1,663 (now 2,047). The White share of enrollment declined from 52% to 42% over that span. Class-load math has widened: from 15.2:1 in 2018 to 18.3:1 in 2025.

On this page, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.