St. Johns High

390 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

St. John’s High School, located on Main Road in Johns Island, South Carolina, serves as a central educational hub for the local island community. As part of the Charleston County School District, the school is deeply integrated into the unique cultural and rural landscape of the Sea Islands. It offers a comprehensive high school curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career readiness, while often emphasizing a strong sense of community pride and local heritage.

In recent years, the school has focused on enhancing student engagement through a variety of athletic programs, extracurricular activities, and academic support initiatives. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with modern educational goals, St. John’s High strives to provide its students with the tools necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving regional economy. The school remains a focal point for Johns Island families, fostering a close-knit environment that prioritizes student development and community connection.

390

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for St. Johns High
Demographic	Student Count
White	77
Hispanic	159
Black	146
Asian	2
Two or More	6

Hispanic
159 (40.8%)
Black
146 (37.4%)
White
77 (19.7%)
Two or More
6 (1.5%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Charleston 01
Phone:	(843)559-6200
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	390
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 108

Grade 10 104

Grade 11 91

Grade 12 87