Goose Creek High School

Goose Creek High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1137 Red Bank Rd,  Goose Creek, SC
Berkeley County School District
3.6
4.0
1,895 Students
B-
Niche Grade
Goose Creek High School lies on the north side of the community and serves ninth to 12th-grade students. Boasting smaller-than-average class sizes, students gain a hands-on public education while gaining valuable social skills and peer-leadership opportunities. Providing students with a well-rounded educational experience is a top priority. Specialized career pathways, apprenticeships and internship opportunities allow students to gain unique experiences in their field of choice while satisfying academic requirements. In addition to these hands-on learning experiences, the school boasts a wide variety of AP and dual-enrollment courses, allowing students to earn college credit before graduating. Although there are below-average test scores in many subjects, students and teachers continue to strive for excellence by incorporating enrichment programs and technology in each classroom. Throughout the year, students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities like anime, BETA, Quest club, dance team and Model United Nations. The school also boasts a robust athletic program, offering basketball, football, tennis, golf, track, baseball, and more. Despite the low test scores, the hands-on learning approach, strong athletic program, and variety of extracurricular programs help Goose Creek High School maintain a strong reputation around the community.

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
36%
Reading Proficiency
83%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
80%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.46
Reading Proficiency
83%
Math Proficiency
36%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
112
Full Time Teachers
112
Teachers in First or Second Year
20.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
520
Verbal
560
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
21
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
46.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
0%
State Average
1.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
288:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.4%
Female
49.6%
Black
36.8%
White
28.3%
Hispanic
25.3%
Two or more races
7.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.9%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#5 Most Diverse Public HS in South Carolina
#11 Best HS for the Arts 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 474 Students
College of Charleston 421 Students
Winthrop University 319 Students
Clemson University 313 Students
Charleston Southern University 278 Students
Coastal Carolina University 263 Students
Trident Technical College 202 Students
South Carolina State University 192 Students
Francis Marion University 178 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 173 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 118 Students
Nursing 116 Students
Psychology 114 Students
Business 84 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 61 Students
Computer Science 49 Students
Music Performance 38 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 37 Students
Marketing 33 Students
Engineering 33 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 333 Reviews
3.0 Senior
4/29/2025
Goose Creek High School is an overall average school. The teachers do their job at teaching but the school bathrooms are not kept orderly. The learning is good though.
3.0 Senior
2/27/2025
I personally think the school could do better on academics its still a struggle to keep up everything, but overall its not the worst school to be at I enjoy most the teachers, there rules are understandable , and the people are nice most of the time. Its not always the cleanest but we get lucky every 2 months with our school. The school is missing lots of supplies but the teachers do everything they can to give what is needed. Overall I would say it is a 6/10.
2.0 Senior
10/3/2024
Honestly, My time being at Goose Creek High wasn't the best, It was decent. With me being a black student a female at that trying to get into the STEM program it is very prestigious. I didn't get to a lot of connections either.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 12 Reviews
4.0 other
8/14/2025
Osamason went here, I would give 5 stars but he was a senior on jv sooo
5.0 student
5/14/2019
10/10 Great school, best school in Goose Creek South Carolina
5.0 other
5/20/2016
I used to be a former student at Goose Creek High School. No i didn't graduate from there due to family issues i moved to North Carolina. I would just like to say as an a student i loved going to school there. They have all the academic classes i needed and the teachers and staff was always willing...
1.0 other
5/6/2016
WARNING: If you are interviewing for this school, do not accept! The administration will show you the new, beautiful classrooms full of technology, and nice new desks. They won't show you the classrooms with mold, rats, the rooms that have not been cleaned all year long, the rooms with water leaking...

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Goose Creek High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Goose Creek, SC, in the Goose Creek neighborhood, and is served by the Berkeley County School District in South Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 1,895 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 36% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 83% are proficient in reading. Goose Creek High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.46, the graduation rate is 80%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1080 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $342,239. Discover additional schools in the area, like Sedgefield Middle School, Marrington Middle School Of The Arts, Westview Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Goose Creek has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Goose Creek High School.

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