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Burke High School

Charleston, SC


Burke High School
244 President Street
Charleston, SC  29403
Phone: 843-579-4815
Charleston County



CarolinaSchoolHub Rating: 1 out of 10 stars
1

Grades Served: 9-12
Enrollment: 355
Type: Regular School  
Burke High School

Burke High School


Metro Area Ranking

#19
Metro Area High School Ranking: Burke High School is ranked #19 out of 20 of the best high schools in Charleston and surrounding areas (5th percentile). Cick the link to see all 20 high schools.


State Ranking

#168
Statewide High School Ranking: Burke High School is ranked #168 out of 185 of the best high schools in South Carolina (9th percentile). Click the link to see all 185 high schools.


Overall, Burke High School is a 1-star school (on a scale of 1 to 10 stars) based on CarolinaSchoolHub’s analysis of South Carolina Schools. The school is located in Charleston County, SC. Burke High School has an enrollment of approximately 355 students and serves grades 9-12. Below you’ll find information about this school’s test scores and more.
Graduation Rate
 72% - Burke High School
 87% - Median of South Carolina high schools
 72% - Burke High School
 87% - Median of South Carolina high schools




South Carolina Standardized Tests

Average ACT Scores

Subject Average Score at
This School
Average Score
This School's State
Percentile Rating
State Percentile
State Average of
All SC Schools
State Average
English 12.9 8th 17.8
Math 15 9th 18.5
Reading 15.2 13th 19.6
Science 14.3 4th 19.1

The ACT, a college readiness assessment, was given to every South Carolina senior in 2023 with the exception of those eligible for alternate assessments. The ACT scores range from 0 to 36. State averages for ACT data are based on regular public schools and do not include private schools in the state. In the chart above, you can get a sense for how the average ACT scores at Burke High stack up against those of other high schools in South Carolina.


End-of-Course Tests

Subject Average Score at
This School
Average Score
State Average of
All SC Schools
State Average
English 1 66.88 76.52
Algebra 1 62.19 68.12
Biology 1 52.25 66.44


Average SAT Scores

Subject Average Score at
This School
Average Score
Reading 441
Math 431
Composite Score 872
SAT Participation Rate 30 %

Burke High had an average SAT score of 872 (math and reading combined). This means the school’s average SAT scores ranked #136 out of 213 SC high schools (36th percentile). On this site, you can see the SAT scores of South Carolina high schools. The SAT participation rate at Burke High was 30% in our most recently available data. Above you can also see how the school’s ACT scores compare to other schools in South Carolina.


Students

Poverty Rate at this School

 92% - This School
 66% - State Median (all schools)
 92% - This School
 66% - State Median (all schools)

SCPass data is based on the 2021-2022 school year from the South Carolina Department of Education. If you're looking for the school report card for Burke High School, then we can help. We've distilled much of Burke High School's school report card data for you to see on one page.


Rankings for schools were created independently by Carolina School Hub. The test data for this site was derived from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and South Carolina Department of Education.

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Stono Park Elementary School 2 3.7 miles Charleston, SC Regular PK-5
Murray LaSaine Elementary School 8 4.0 miles Charleston, SC Regular PK-8
Military Magnet Academy 2 4.0 miles North Charleston, SC Regular 6-12
Ashley River Creative Arts 10 4.1 miles Charleston, SC Regular PK-5
Stiles Point Elementary School 10 4.1 miles Charleston, SC Regular PK-5
Camp Road Middle School 8 4.2 miles Charleston, SC 6-8
Moultrie Middle School 10 4.6 miles Mt. Pleasant, SC Regular 6-8
Daniel Island School 10 4.6 miles Charleston, SC Regular PK-8
Oakland Elementary School 7 4.8 miles Charleston, SC Regular PK-5
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James Island Elementary School 7 5.9 miles Charleston, SC Regular PK-5