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
3.8
3.7
2,301 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
72%
Reading Proficiency
88%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
95%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
88%
Math Proficiency
72%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
138
Full Time Teachers
138
Teachers in First or Second Year
21.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
550
Verbal
560
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
22
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
22
AP Pass Rate
44.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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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 Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#3 Most Diverse Public HS in South Carolina
#5 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 772 Students
College of Charleston 590 Students
Clemson University 530 Students
Winthrop University 335 Students
Charleston Southern University 335 Students
Coastal Carolina University 320 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 255 Students
Trident Technical College 248 Students
South Carolina State University 232 Students
Francis Marion University 223 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 185 Students
Nursing 175 Students
Business 172 Students
Psychology 156 Students
Computer Science 100 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 88 Students
Mechanical Engineering 57 Students
Engineering 51 Students
Political Science and Government 47 Students
Chemistry 47 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 613 Reviews
4.0 Alum
6/3/2025
This Highschool may not seem like much when you walk in the door, but they have so much to offer. The teachers there genuinely care and are there for you in whatever you need. Same for the administrators. They are all a very welcoming staff to any newcomers.
4.0 Parent
3/31/2025
Overall would say a successful experience for my daughter's tenure. I would have loved to be more involved in her curriculum and extra activities but being a single father deemed it challenging sometimes. I am grateful of the experience and tutelage she received at FDHS.
4.0 Senior
5/22/2024
Overall, the school was pretty good academically wise and had very good teachers and counselor where I was able to build of good relationships with, but there were a lot of fights and inappropriate things going on and the school couldn't really control it.
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...
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.
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...
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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Fort Dorchester High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in North Charleston, SC and is served by the Dorchester School District No. 2 in South Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,301 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 72% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 88% are proficient in reading. Fort Dorchester High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.51, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1120 and an ACT score of 23. Discover additional schools in the area, like R.B. Stall High School, Riverpointe Christian Academy North, Cathedral Academy, and more. Learn more about what North Charleston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Fort Dorchester High School.

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