Burke High School

244 President St, Charleston, SC 29403 | (843) 724-7784
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Student Enrollment: 660
Rating
Not Available

No Reviews Yet
Find Old Friends From Burke High School

Use the form below to search for alumni from Burke High School.

First Name:
Last Name:
Graduation Year
Powered by Classmates.com®

School Description

School Summary and Highlights
Additional Contact Information
  • Mailing Address: 244 President Street, Charleston, SC 29403
  • Principal or Admin: Charles Benton
  • Fax: (843) 720-2359
  • Website: www.ccsdschools.com
School Operational Details
  • Title I Eligible
    All students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 660
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 65.5
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 10.1
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 322 (48.8%)
  • Females: 336 (50.9%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 46 (7.0%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 539 (81.7%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 585 (88.6%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Burke High School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian10.2%
Black65198.6%
Asian10.2%
Hispanic10.2%
White40.6%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Burke High School
  Number Percent
6th Grade10.2%
7th Grade6610.0%
8th Grade9514.4%
9th Grade15223.0%
10th Grade15924.1%
11th Grade12418.8%
12th Grade639.5%
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
  • Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 38%
  • Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:62%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
  • Average Teaching Experience: 14 Years
  • Average Salary: $42,327
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
Burke High School Teacher Experience in Years
  Salary Percent
1-5 Years of Teaching Experience$33,12228%
More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience$45,97772%
Source: SC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

School Ratings and Reviews

Be The First To Review Burke High School!

Rate This School
Suggested Topics for Reviews
  • Principal leadership and staff
  • Overall ranking and student achievement
  • Teacher involvement and guidance
  • Extracurricular activities and sports
  • Classroom, building and playground safety
  • School homework load appropriateness
Enter Your Review Below
Enter Your Email Below
Reviews Containing the Following Will Not Be Accepted
  • Offensive or innappropriate comments, including allegations of criminal behavior
  • Names of individuals (faculty, staff, teachers, or students)
I am a and Accept the Terms of Use

School Map and Similar Schools Nearby

Click to Activate Map of Nearby School Campuses
Private
Public
This School
Similar Schools Nearby
Military Magnet Academy
6-12 | 514 Students | 4.0 miles away

4 out of 5
Academic Magnet High School
9-12 | 603 Students | 4.4 miles away
Not Yet Rated
Garrett School of Technology
9-12 | 764 Students | 5.5 miles away
Not Yet Rated
North Charleston High School
9-12 | 709 Students | 6.2 miles away

4 out of 5
West Ashley High School
9-12 | 1,913 Students | 6.9 miles away

5 out of 5
Charleston School of Arts
6-12 | 1,023 Students | 7.1 miles away
Not Yet Rated
Hanahan High School
9-12 | 941 Students | 9.0 miles away
Not Yet Rated
St John's High School
9-12 | 323 Students | 9.7 miles away
Not Yet Rated
R B Stall High School
9-12 | 830 Students | 11.8 miles away
Not Yet Rated
Fort Dorchester High School
9-12 | 2,337 Students | 12.6 miles away

3.5 out of 5

School Community Forum

Join a discussion about Burke High School and talk to others in the community including students, parents, teachers, and administrators.

Popular Discussion Topics
  • Admissions and Registration Questions (e.g. Dress Code and Discipline Policy)
  • School Calendar and Upcoming Events (e.g. Graduation)
  • After School Programs, Extracurricular Activities, and Athletics (e.g. Football)
  • News and Announcements (e.g. Yearbook and Class Supply List Details)
  • Graduate and Alumni Events (e.g. Organizing Class Reunions)
blog comments powered by Disqus
Navigation
Rankings
Nearby Cities
Sponsored Links
K-12 Articles
The Very Best Things in the World
A recent poll in the U.K. revealed that children view the "very best thing in the world" as being...
Teaching Children with Learning Disabilities to Make Friends
Children with learning disabilities often have trouble making and retaining friendships. Some kids...
Promoting Childhood Literacy
The number of American adults who are illiterate is astounding. People who lack the ability to read...