District Overview
Headquartered at 75 Calhoun Street in downtown Charleston, South Carolina, the Charleston 01 public school district operates as an active, comprehensive public school system serving a dynamic midsize city setting within the greater Charleston-North Charleston metropolitan area. Designed to support families across the region, the district offers an uninterrupted academic continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten through the twelfth grade. As a non-charter, traditional district overseeing 83 operational schools, it educates a vibrant and diverse student body of over 50,800 pupils, making it a pivotal institution for local families and a compelling subject for educational researchers studying large-scale urban and suburban school systems.

To foster academic achievement and student well-being across all grade levels, the district relies on a substantial operational infrastructure and a robust professional workforce. Its staffing context includes more than 16,500 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees, highlighting a deep commitment to classroom instruction and holistic support services. This dedicated team is anchored by nearly 7,850 FTE teachers, supported by over 1,100 instructional aides and a comprehensive network of more than 7,600 specialized support staff members. Through this extensive human framework, the district ensures that students receive tailored instruction, administrative guidance, and essential learning resources. Further details regarding district initiatives, individual school programs, and family resources can be accessed through its official web portal at ccsdschools.com.
83
Total Schools
50,856
Total Students
7,849.7
Full-Time Teachers
6.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Charleston 01
Demographic Student Count
White25,124
Hispanic8,535
Black13,945
Asian818
Two or More2,314
American Indian41
Pacific Islander75
  • White
    25,124 (49.4%)
  • Black
    13,945 (27.4%)
  • Hispanic
    8,535 (16.8%)
  • Two or More
    2,314 (4.6%)
  • Asian
    818 (1.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    75 (0.1%)
  • American Indian
    41 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Charleston 01
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary52
Middle12
High18
Other2
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:9 Charter Schools
Number of schools:83
Students:50,856*
Teachers (FTE):7,849.7*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.5
Schools in Charleston 01
Found 84 Schools
Charter School 1,170 Students