Fort Dorchester High School

Fort Dorchester High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
8500 Patriot Blvd,  North Charleston, SC
Dorchester School District No. 2
3.7
3.7
2,312 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
72%
Reading Proficiency
88%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
88%
Math Proficiency
72%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
129
Full Time Teachers
129
Teachers in First or Second Year
21.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
550
Verbal
570
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
22
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
22
AP Pass Rate
44.4%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

7
Test Scores
6
Equity
8
College Readiness
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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
80.5%
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
249:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.3%
Female
49.7%
Black
41.7%
White
30.8%
Hispanic
16%
Two or more races
7.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.6%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#2 Most Diverse Public HS in South Carolina
#7 Niche Standout HS in South Carolina
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB 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 779 Students
College of Charleston 594 Students
Clemson University 551 Students
Winthrop University 360 Students
Charleston Southern University 341 Students
Coastal Carolina University 319 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 256 Students
Trident Technical College 251 Students
South Carolina State University 234 Students
Claflin University 199 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 181 Students
Biology 180 Students
Nursing 174 Students
Psychology 152 Students
Computer Science 99 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 92 Students
Mechanical Engineering 57 Students
Engineering 55 Students
Chemistry 49 Students
Political Science and Government 48 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 599 Reviews
3.0 Senior
4/15/2024
The best part about school would have to be the student teacher relationships, I have grown so close to many teachers and I know many students have the same. The worst part of my high school experience would be the students, I feel as if a lot of students got away with a lot more than they should have. If I could change one thing it would be the way things are discipline is handled. Not many rules are applied to every student including dress code, substances on school property, fights.
4.0 Senior
2/26/2024
I have really enjoyed my time at Fort Dorchester High School. For me the teachers were the best part. Being a student with a disability my teachers were always willing to go above and beyond to help me. I feel like discipline was the worst part. There were a lot of fights and bullying but I really don't blame the school. My mom is a teacher and I know sometimes the school's hands are tied.
4.0 Senior
1/29/2024
Fort Dorchester has been an amazing experience, because of the community that has been built up by the athletic programs but most especially football. Having the opportunity to play football there has given me the ability to continue and play football in college. Simply because of the athletic community and the atmosphere I would personally say that going to Fort Dorchester is an amazing experience
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GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 14 Reviews
1.0 other
10/24/2015
As a tutor/mentor the staff made it very hard to find information about the student schedules and more information about the students progress. I felt as if they are just allowing the students to do bare minimal . In other terms " Passing them alone so then once they are done its not the school prob...
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5.0 other
2/21/2015
We have had a very positive experience at FDHS. The tennis program is great. We love the Wescott community.
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1.0 parent
5/16/2014
FDHS has allowed for violence and fighting to become the norm. Due to the location of the school the diversity of the students is not taken into consideration. You have a high % of students with no support at home concerning their education or behavioral issues and the minority of students with an e...
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4.0 student
12/17/2012
Fort Dorchester is one of the best schools around!!! The teachers are actually helpful and make class enjoyable to learn. Sure it may be a little crowded in the halls, but thats the sacrifice for going to suchja great school!!!!
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