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West Ashley High

4060 West Wildcat Boulevard, Charleston, SC, 29414

About West Ashley High

West Ashley High is one of 16 public high schools in the Charleston County School District. It is located in Charleston, South Carolina, and serves grades 9–12. The school has about 1,700 to 1,800 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 16:1. This helps with both academic instruction and student services.West Ashley High is known as one of the best schools because it offers a wide range of college-preparatory and comprehensive academic programs, including Advanced Placement® courses. 37% of students take AP classes. Students can also take college readiness tests like the SAT and ACT. 46% of students are good at math, and 69% are good at reading and English language arts. The student body is very diverse, with 52% of students being minorities and 100% of students being economically disadvantaged. The amount of money spent on each student is in line with the amount of money the district gets to support programs that help students learn and support them. The school is in the West Ashley neighborhood, which is a great place for students to learn and grow. This school is the best school in Charleston, South Calorina.

West Ashley High Contact Information

Address

4060 West Wildcat Boulevard, Charleston, SC, 29414

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Phone

(843) 573-1201

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 46%
Reading 69%
State average proficiency is 46% in Math and 69% in Reading.
121
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2043
Total Students
$50059
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 126 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at West Ashley High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:25 AM to 3:25 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:10 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 47.53%
Asian 1.76%
Hispanic 8.81%
Black 35.44%
Two+ Races 5.78%
Native Am. 0.2%
White
47.53%
Asian
1.76%
Hispanic
8.81%
Black
35.44%
Two+ Races
5.78%
Native Am.
0.2%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 2043
47.23%
965 Female
52.77%
1078 Male

Student Population

2043 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

255 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

West Ashley High School is still working on its career-readiness programs by giving students the chance to get specialized certifications and hands-on training in a number of technical fields. Recent changes on campus include the addition of new teaching materials that are meant to help students of all ages improve their reading and math skills. The school also puts a lot of emphasis on getting involved in the community.

FAQ

Q1. Can students take AP classes at West Ashley High?

Ans. Yes, students can get ready for college-level work by taking Advanced Placement classes and tests.

Q2. Are there advanced classes available?

Ans. Yes, of course! Honors and AP classes at West Ashley High push students to think critically and do their best work.

Q3. How do parents find out about their child's academic progress?

Ans. The district's online portal lets students see their grades and attendance.

Q4. Do students get help with standardized tests?

Ans. Yes. Yes, of course! The school has resources to help students get ready for the SAT and ACT tests.

Q5. Does West Ashley High encourage new ideas?

Ans. Yes, project-based learning lets students think critically and come up with creative ways to solve problems.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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