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What's one thing Fort Dorchester High gets right about preparing students for what comes next?
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Enrollment
2,344
High
DISTRICT 2,768 · STATE 953
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DORCHESTER 02·NCES 450201000007
Fort Dorchester High
8500 Patriot Boulevard, North Charleston, SC 29420 · (843) 760-4450 · Dorchester County
GRADES 09–12HIGH12-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL2,344 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
17.4:1
135 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.4:1 · STATE 15.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 77%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 665 | 28% |
| Grade 10 | 589 | 25% |
| Grade 11 | 573 | 24% |
| Grade 12 | 517 | 22% |
Student demographics
70%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 67% · STATE 67% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Where Fort Dorchester High ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,344 | #12 of 250 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.4:1 | #149 of 215 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 70.4% | #6 of 217 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +1.2% | #101 of 108 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
2,344
+107 (+5%) vs 2020
+28% since 2000-01, when it was 1,832
Student : Teacher
17.4:1
was 17.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 2,344 | 134.8 | 17.4:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 2,301 | 137.5 | 16.7:1 | 60% (1,384) |
| 2022-23 | 2,312 | 129 | 17.9:1 | 63% (1,445) |
| 2020-21 | 2,237 | 128 | 17.5:1 | 42% (931) |
| 2017-18 | 2,317 | 133.5 | 17.4:1 | 38% (892) |
| 2015-16 | 2,191 | 125 | 17.5:1 | 34% (734) |
| 2010-11 | 2,257 | 102 | 22.1:1 | 32% (717) |
| 2000-01 | 1,832 | 113 | 16.2:1 | 13% (245) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Fort Dorchester High.
Since 2017-18: students up 1% (2,317 to 2,344); teachers up 1% (133.5 to 134.8).
About Fort Dorchester High
Fort Dorchester High is a high-enrollment high school for students in North Charleston, South Carolina. The school's 2,344 students are in grades 9 through 12. Statewide, high schools in South Carolina average about 953 students each.
Within Dorchester 02, Fort Dorchester High is one of 25 schools. The district enrolls 25,928 students.
Enrollment at Fort Dorchester High is mixed, with Black students the largest group at 41%. After that, the student body is 30% White, 17% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, and 4% Asian. Census figures show Dorchester County is about 25% Black. Fort Dorchester High has a diversity index of 70%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
A ratio of 17.4:1 comes from the school's 134.8 full-time-equivalent teachers. The 15.5:1 average for high schools in South Carolina is lower than this school's figure.
Census Bureau estimates for Dorchester County show that median household income is about $78,198, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 30% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 8%. Fort Dorchester High is one of 35 public schools in Dorchester County, which together enroll about 29,832 students.
Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary is located about 0.9 miles from Fort Dorchester High. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
Its location is classified as City: Mid-size by the National Center for Education Statistics.
The number of students grew from 2,237 to 2,344 over 4 years.
Threads on this page can be about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Dorchester County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
167,201
Census ACS
Median income
$78,198
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
30%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
35
29,832 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Dorchester 02
- Summerville HighHigh · 3,361 students
- Ashley Ridge HighHigh · 2,599 students
- Sand Hill ElementaryElementary · 1,169 students
- Beech Hill ElementaryElementary · 1,079 students
- East Edisto MiddleMiddle · 1,031 students
- Charles B. DuBose MiddleMiddle · 947 students
Other schools in North Charleston
- R. B. Stall HighHigh · 2,135 students
- Meeting Street ElementaryElementary · 1,153 students
- Charleston School of the ArtsHigh · 1,102 students
- North Charleston HighHigh · 829 students
- Meeting Street BrentwoodElementary · 806 students
- Pinehurst ElementaryElementary · 758 students
Nearby schools
- Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary0.9 mi · 622
- River Oaks Middle1.3 mi · 728
- Eagle Nest Elementary1.4 mi · 653
- Fort Dorchester Elementary1.7 mi · 801
- R. B. Stall High1.8 mi · 2,135
- Pepperhill Elementary2.2 mi · 453
Frequently asked questions
About Fort Dorchester HighWhat is the total enrollment at Fort Dorchester High?
Fort Dorchester High enrolls approximately 2,344 students in grades 09-12.
Is Fort Dorchester High an elementary, middle, or high school?
Fort Dorchester High is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Fort Dorchester High have?
Fort Dorchester High employs 135 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.4:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Fort Dorchester High?
At Fort Dorchester High, the student body is approximately 30% White, 17% Hispanic, 41% Black, 4% Asian, 8% Two or more.
Is Fort Dorchester High public or private?
Fort Dorchester High is a public K-12 school, overseen by Dorchester 02.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.