West Ashley High School

West Ashley High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4060 W Wildcat Blvd,  Charleston, SC
Charleston County School District
3.8
2.9
1,840 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ryan Cumback
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
67%
Reading Proficiency
86%
Average GPA
3.45
Graduation Rate
83%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.45
Reading Proficiency
86%
Math Proficiency
67%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
121
Full Time Teachers
121
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
530
Verbal
560
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
31%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
274:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.5%
Female
47.5%
White
46.3%
Black
38.7%
Hispanic
8.2%
Two or more races
4.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#34 Niche Standout HS in South Carolina
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of South Carolina 458 Students
College of Charleston 427 Students
Clemson University 370 Students
Winthrop University 201 Students
Charleston Southern University 174 Students
Coastal Carolina University 161 Students
Trident Technical College 151 Students
South Carolina State University 140 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 132 Students
Francis Marion University 120 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 134 Students
Nursing 120 Students
Business 111 Students
Psychology 91 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 60 Students
Computer Science 45 Students
Engineering 38 Students
Political Science and Government 34 Students
Accounting 30 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 30 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 439 Reviews
4.0 Sophomore
11/27/2024
It's a pretty good school though it's nothing special it could definitely use academics better and have more student concerns answered.
4.0 Senior
11/3/2024
My experience at West Ashley high School has been very good. My freshmen year they had freshmen orientation which was great to learn the school and get to know the staff and thought out my time here they have kept this standard up and keep every class of students very intuned to what the school has to offer.
4.0 Alum
9/24/2024
My time at West Ashley High school, 2000-2004, was awesome. There is no other high school I would have rather graduated from.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.9 19 Reviews
1.0 other
6/21/2024
I recently graduated in the class of 2024 and was a student at this school for my junior and senior year. Coming from a very highly rated school in Colorado I can see how awful this school is. There’s a few amazing teachers at this school who deserve much better. But in my experience this school is...
2.0 other
8/23/2023
I went to this school for my Junior and Senior years and it was fine. But my younger sister is still there and the new schedule is terrible. Nobody is a fan of being forced to open up about their feelings. There’s a whole class where if you don’t you could not graduate if you don’t participate. I fi...
1.0 parent
4/19/2023
This school is the lowest school in Charleston County that gets funding. It does not get federal or state funding. In most schools, the parents fund to supplement for the lack of funding. Unfortunately, the parents are unable to fund. I went to West Ashley High 10 years ago. My boyfriend's kids go t...
1.0 other
1/26/2023
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West Ashley High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Charleston, SC and is served by the Charleston County School District in South Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 1,840 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 67% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 86% are proficient in reading. West Ashley High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.45, the graduation rate is 83%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1090 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $540,190. Discover additional schools in the area, like West Ashley Center for Advanced Studies, Evangel Christian School, Palmetto Scholars Academy, and more. Learn more about what Charleston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near West Ashley High School.

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