Fort Dorchester High, SC
Regular
Public School
Grade 9–Grade 12
Virtual
8500 Patriot Boulevard, North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 760-4450
How Fort Dorchester High Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score91
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Fort Dorchester High
2,271
Students
100%
Low-Income Students
130
Teachers
17 :1
Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 48% | 48% |
| Male | 50% | 52% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 28% | 23% | 17% |
| Grade 10 | 25% | 18% | 17% |
| Grade 11 | 24% | 17% | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 23% | 17% | 19% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 45% | 34% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 36% | 52% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11% | 8% | 22% |
| Native American | <1% | <1% | 2% |
| Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Other | 5% | 4% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Fort Dorchester High
68%
Math Proficiency
84%
Reading Proficiency
76%
Average Proficiency
99%
Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 82% | 48% | 50% |
| Male | 72% | 42% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School | 76% | 62% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 65% | 56% | 59% |
| Black | 67% | 33% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 86% | 56% | 54% |
| Other | 80% | 49% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited English | 70% | 39% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 67% | 38% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 34% | 21% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Fort Dorchester High
89%
Overall Rate
87%
Low-Income
90%
Limited English
54%
With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 80% | 62% | 69% |
| Black | 87% | 75% | 69% |
| Caucasian | 87% | 79% | 79% |
Location Map
Nearby Public Schools
Hospitals near Fort Dorchester High, SC
Nearby Private Schools
Colleges near Fort Dorchester High, SC
Cathedral Academy
1 miles, E
Northside Christian School
3 miles, E
Divine Redeemer School
6 miles, E
Crowfield Academy
6 miles, NE