Philip Simmons High
- 797 Students
- 55.0 Teachers (FTE)
- 14.5:1 Student:Teacher
- 09–12 Grade Range
- Open Status
- (843)471-2960 Phone
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Philip Simmons High
Charleston, SC 29492
High Supplemental Virtual Grades 09–12 SchoolScore™ A+ (90)
797
Students
55.0
Teachers
14.5:1
Student:Teacher
(843)471-2960
Phone
Philip Simmons High is a public school administered by the Berkeley 01 district in Charleston, SOUTH CAROLINA, providing education at the High level for students in grades 09–12.
Key statistics: 797 students enrolled; a 14.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio.
The school is classified as Rural: Fringe by the NCES locale classification system.
Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.
vs South Carolina High School Average
Enrollment
797.0
State avg: 975.0
▼ 18% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
14.49:1
State avg: 15.4:1
▼ 6% better
School Details
School Name
Philip Simmons High
NCESSCH ID
450117001681
State School ID
SC-0801-056
School Type
Regular School
Level
High
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
3080 River Village Drive
City
Charleston
State
South Carolina
ZIP Code
29492
County
Berkeley County
Metro Area
Charleston-North Charleston, SC
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Fringe
Cong. District
4501
State Leg. Upper
45037
State Leg. Lower
45099
Latitude
32.91703
Longitude
-79.85087
Grades Offered
9th
10th
11th
12th
797
Total Students
55.0
Teachers FTE
14.5:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
55.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Teachers (FTE) | 55.0 |
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
| Program | Students | % of Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| No Category Codes | 0 | 0% |
| Not Applicable | 0 | 0% |
District Info
District Name
Berkeley 01
LEAID
4501170
State LEA ID
SC-0801
Phone
(843)899-8600
Website
http://www.bcsdschools.net/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Moncks Corner
District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$655,425K
Federal Revenue
$84,210K
State Revenue
$270,566K
Local Revenue
$300,649K
Total Expenditure
$577,003K
Instruction Exp.
$258,790K
Support Services
$205,110K
Other Current Exp.
$21,998K
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Philip Simmons High, answered using official NCES data.