Greg Mathis Charter High

2872 Azalea Drive
North Charleston, SC 29405

Charter School 71 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Greg Mathis Charter High School, located in North Charleston, South Carolina, is a specialized educational institution designed to provide a second-chance learning environment for students who have struggled in traditional high school settings. Serving primarily as an alternative school, it focuses on helping students who are at risk of dropping out to earn their high school diplomas through a personalized, supportive approach. The school emphasizes smaller class sizes and individualized instruction to help students overcome academic or behavioral hurdles that may have hindered their progress in the past.

Beyond standard academics, the school places a strong emphasis on character development, life skills, and career readiness to ensure students are prepared for life after graduation. By fostering a close-knit community and a structured environment, Greg Mathis Charter High aims to re-engage students in their education, boost their self-confidence, and provide them with the necessary tools to achieve both personal and professional success.

Total Students

5.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Greg Mathis Charter High
Demographic	Student Count
Black	70
Two or More	1

Black
70 (98.6%)
Two or More
1 (1.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Charleston 01
Phone:	(843)557-1611
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	71
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
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 25

Grade 10 13

Grade 11 22

Grade 12 11