Burke High School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 660 middle and high school students from grades 7-12
- Ranks 163rd out of 164 high schools in SC.
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 EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Charleston County School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $10,312
- Dropout Rate: 3.4%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.5
- Enrolled Students: 43,063
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
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 1 | 0.2% |
| Black | 651 | 98.6% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.2% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0.2% |
| White | 4 | 0.6% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Grade | 1 | 0.2% |
| 7th Grade | 66 | 10.0% |
| 8th Grade | 95 | 14.4% |
| 9th Grade | 152 | 23.0% |
| 10th Grade | 159 | 24.1% |
| 11th Grade | 124 | 18.8% |
| 12th Grade | 63 | 9.5% |
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
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $33,122 | 28% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $45,977 | 72% |
Source: SC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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