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Charleston County School District | 2023-2024  

Charleston School Of The Arts

Principal: Shannon Cook

Phone:
843-529-4990
School Address:
5109 B West Enterprise Street, North Charleston, SC, USA North Charleston, SC 29405
Serving Grades: 6-12
Student Enrollment: 1069

2023-2024 Overall Rating


0 out of 0
School performance is not yet rated based on the criteria to ensure all students meet the Profile of the SC Graduate

Support Status: Standard

Academic Achievement

Questions about what your child should be learning in school?

This indicator displays the SC READY ELA and Math test results for elementary and middle school students and the End-of-Course English II and Algebra I test results for high school students.

NOTE: Additional Achievement results disaggregated across subgroups can be found in the Download Data section of this website as well as on the State Assessment Results pages.

Overall Student Performance

End-of-Course Assessment Results in English 2 and Algebra 1

English - Scoring C or Higher

School 97.1%    (167 / 172)
97.1%
District 73.5%    (2712 / 3689)
73.5%
State 66.4%    (44806 / 67505)
66.4%

Algebra - Scoring C or Higher

School 84.8%    (140 / 165)
84.8%
District 59.5%    (2182 / 3670)
59.5%
State 47.8%    (33099 / 69173)
47.8%


Additional Information

Our School Change from Last Year
Prime instructional time 88.7 Down from 90.0

Academic Achievement

Details Student Performance across District and State

End-of-Course Assessment Results in English 2 and Algebra 1

English


Not TestedFDCBA
Our School 0 1.2 1.7 9.3 32 55.8
Not TestedFDCBA
Our District 2.8 11.7 12 15.9 21.7 35.9
Not TestedFDCBA
Statewide 5.7 12.5 15.4 19.6 22.2 24.6

Algebra


Not TestedFDCBA
Our School 0 3.6 11.5 16.4 25.5 43
Not TestedFDCBA
Our District 2.9 19.3 18.3 23 16 20.4
Not TestedFDCBA
Statewide 5.8 25.2 21.1 21.8 13.3 12.7

Academic Achievement

Participation Rate by Subgroup

Our SchoolOur DistrictStatewide
Homeless Data N/A 96.6 97.6
Our SchoolOur DistrictStatewide
Foster Data N/A 100 96.9
Our SchoolOur DistrictStatewide
Military Connected Data N/A 99.6 99.5
Our SchoolOur DistrictStatewide
Migrant Data N/A 100 99.1
Our SchoolOur DistrictStatewide
Female 100 99.4 99.4
Our SchoolOur DistrictStatewide
Male 100 99.3 99.2
Our SchoolOur DistrictStatewide
NonEconomically Disadvantaged 100 99.7 99.7
Our SchoolOur DistrictStatewide
Economically Disadvantaged 100 98.9 99.1
Our SchoolOur DistrictStatewide
Not Disabled 100 99.5 99.4
Our SchoolOur DistrictStatewide
Disabled Data N/A 98.1 98.6
Our SchoolOur DistrictStatewide
English Learner Data N/A 99.6 99.5
Our SchoolOur DistrictStatewide
Caucasian 100 99.6 99.4
Our SchoolOur DistrictStatewide
Hispanic 100 99.6 99.5
Our SchoolOur DistrictStatewide
American Indian Data N/A 98.9 99.1
Our SchoolOur DistrictStatewide
Asian Pacific Islander Data N/A 99.6 99.7
Our SchoolOur DistrictStatewide
African American 100 98.8 99
Our SchoolOur DistrictStatewide
ALL STUDENTS 100 99.3 99.3

Preparing for Success

Questions about what your child should be learning in school?

This indicator displays the SC READY Science test results for elementary and middle school students and the End-of-Course Biology and U.S. History test results for high school students.

Overall Student Performance

End-of-Course Assessment Results in Biology and US History and the Constitution

Biology - Scoring C or Higher

School 84.1%    (138 / 164)
84.1%
District 55.9%    (2052 / 3673)
55.9%
State 47.9%    (29458 / 61530)
47.9%

US History and the Constitution - Scoring C or Higher

School 87%    (120 / 138)
87%
District 49.8%    (1681 / 3376)
49.8%
State 41.5%    (25765 / 62057)
41.5%


Additional Information

High School Civics Exam

  School
  % N
Percentage of students enrolled in a US Government course who score at or above the designated passing score on the civics test 95.2 125

Preparing for Success

Details Student Performance across District and State

End-of-Course Assessment

Biology

Note: Results from alternate assessments were included in the calculations where available.


Not TestedFDCBA
Our School 0 7.3 8.5 18.9 20.1 45.1
Not TestedFDCBA
Our District 0 29.5 14.6 15.5 13 27.3
Not TestedFDCBA
Statewide 0 36.3 15.8 15.5 12.9 19.4

US History and the Constitution


Not TestedFDCBA
Our School 0.7 2.9 9.4 9.4 24.6 52.9
Not TestedFDCBA
Our District 4 32.4 13.7 12.9 11.8 25.1
Not TestedFDCBA
Statewide 6.1 38.1 14.2 13.4 10.7 17.4

Multilingual Learners' Progress

Multilingual Learners - ML

The goal is that students who are learning the English language will become proficient in English within at least five years of their initial enrollment in public schools.

Students in the ML Subgroup who Met Progress Toward Proficiency Target

District 32.4%    (1406 / 4341)
32.4%
State 38.5%    (20166 / 52441)
38.5%

Students in the ML Subgroup who Achieved English Language Level Proficiency

District 15.4%    (947 / 6162)
15.4%
State 22.3%    (17195 / 76960)
22.3%

Percent of Students in the ML Subgroup who Met Progress Toward Proficiency Target Data N/A
Number of Students in the ML Subgroup who Met Progress Toward Proficiency Target Data N/A
Number of Students in the ML Subgroup included in the Met Progress calculation 7
Number of Students in the ML Subgroup 20
Number of Students in the ML Subgroup who Achieved English Language Level Proficiency Data N/A
Percent of Students in the ML Subgroup who Achieved English Language Level Proficiency Data N/A
Number of Students taking the English language proficiency test Data N/A

Graduation Rate

On-Time Graduation Rate

School 99.2%    (131 / 132)
99.2%
District 88.8%    (2881 / 3244)
88.8%
State 85.4%    (51890 / 60767)
85.4%

School Four-Year Cohort Graduation Rate

2021 2022 2023 2024
School 99.3 96.9 99.3 99.2
District 84.6 84.6 87.3 88.8
State 83.3 83.8 83.8 85.4

Additional Information

Our School Change from Last Year
Annual Dropout Rate 0.0 No change
Dropout Recovery Rate N/AV N/A

High School Student Success

High School Student Success Measure

Percent of students demonstrating success in High School.

ALL STUDENTS

School 99.4%    (314 / 316)
99.4%
District 88%    (6041 / 6868)
88%
State 84%    (102939 / 122593)
84%

Percentage of First-Year Students On-Track to Graduate (1YOTG)

School 99.4%    (165 / 166)
99.4%
District 86.7%    (3192 / 3683)
86.7%
State 83%    (52315 / 63027)
83%

Five-Year Student Success Rate (5YSSR)

School 99.3%    (149 / 150)
99.3%
District 89.5%    (2849 / 3185)
89.5%
State 85%    (50624 / 59566)
85%

S
Homeless 68.9
S
Foster 43.9
S
Military Connected 90.6
S
Migrant 84.9
S
Female 89.2
S
Male 81.7
S
NonEconomically Disadvantaged 94
S
Economically Disadvantaged 78.9
S
Not Disabled 89.2
S
Disabled 60.1
S
English Learner 76.4
S
Caucasian 88.2
S
Hispanic 83.2
S
American Indian 81.2
S
Asian Pacific Islander 93.7
S
African American 81.7
S
ALL STUDENTS 85.4
D
Homeless 57.1
D
Foster 38.1
D
Military Connected 97
D
Migrant Data N/A
D
Female 93.2
D
Male 84.4
D
NonEconomically Disadvantaged 95.5
D
Economically Disadvantaged 81
D
Not Disabled 91.7
D
Disabled 63.9
D
English Learner 72.9
D
Caucasian 94.9
D
Hispanic 81
D
American Indian 92.9
D
Asian Pacific Islander 94.3
D
African American 81.2
D
ALL STUDENTS 88.8
H
Homeless 0
H
Foster 0
H
Military Connected Data N/A
H
Migrant 0
H
Female 98.9
H
Male 100
H
NonEconomically Disadvantaged 100
H
Economically Disadvantaged 97.4
H
Not Disabled 100
H
Disabled Data N/A
H
English Learner Data N/A
H
Caucasian 100
H
Hispanic 90.9
H
American Indian Data N/A
H
Asian Pacific Islander 100
H
African American 100
H
ALL STUDENTS 99.2

College and Career Readiness

Students in the graduation cohort who are college OR career ready

School 100%    (132 / 132)
100%
District 80.5%    (2587 / 3214)
80.5%
State 71.5%    (43379 / 60700)
71.5%

Students in the graduation cohort who are college AND career ready

School 80.3%    (106 / 132)
80.3%
District 47.2%    (1517 / 3214)
47.2%
State 30.6%    (18564 / 60700)
30.6%

Students in the graduation cohort who are college ready

School 80.3%    (106 / 132)
80.3%
District 50.8%    (1633 / 3214)
50.8%
State 32.5%    (19702 / 60700)
32.5%

Students in the graduation cohort who are career ready

School 100%    (132 / 132)
100%
District 76.9%    (2471 / 3214)
76.9%
State 69.6%    (42241 / 60700)
69.6%

Note: In 2020, the cohort of students measured for CCR changed from just graduates to all students in the four-year on-time graduation cohort (graduates and non graduates).


Additional Information

Our School Change from Last Year
College Enrollment: Percentage of graduates from the prior year’s four-year graduation cohort who were enrolled in an in-state or out-of-state two- or four-year college in the Fall immediately following their on-time graduation year. 86.5 Down from 94.8
Number of students in the graduation cohort who have completed FAFSA forms 85 Down from 126
Percent of students in the graduation cohort completing college applications 88.6 Down from 93.3
Percent of students in the graduation cohort eligible for LIFE scholarship 91.7 Up from 55.3
Percent of students in the graduation cohort eligible for Palmetto Fellows scholarship 17.4 Up from 16.7

Career and Technical Education (CTE)

Number
Students enrolled in CTE courses 169
CTE completers 16
Total students earning national or state credential 59
Industry Credentials earned by Career Cluster
(A student may have earned multiple credentials)
Human Services 5
Information Technology 0
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security 0
Manufacturing 0
Marketing 0
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics 0
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics 23
Other * 1
Business Management & Administration 0
Education & Training 0
Finance 0
Government & Public Administration 0
Health Science 1
Hospitality & Tourism 0
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources 0
Architecture & Construction 0
Arts, A/V Technology & Communications 59

College and Career Readiness Details

College Ready

Students in the graduation cohort who are college ready 80.3%    (106 / 132)
80.3%
Students in the graduation cohort who achieved an ACT composite score of 20 or higher 34.1%    (45 / 132)
34.1%
Students in the graduation cohort who achieved an SAT score of 1020 or higher 53.8%    (71 / 132)
53.8%
Students in the graduation cohort who earned an Advanced Placement (AP) score of three or higher 62.1%    (82 / 132)
62.1%
Students in the graduation cohort who earned an International Baccalaureate (IB) score of four or higher 0%    (0 / 132)
0%
Students in the graduation cohort who completed six hours of dual credit course work with a grade of C or higher 22.7%    (30 / 132)
22.7%
Students in the graduation cohort who scored a C or higher in any Advanced Level (A) Cambridge International Exam 0%    (0 / 132)
0%

Career Ready

Students in the graduation cohort who are career ready 100%    (132 / 132)
100%
Students in the graduation cohort who have completed Career and Technical Education (CTE) with certification 6.1%    (8 / 132)
6.1%
Students in the graduation cohort who completed a state-approved work-based learning experience 3.8%    (5 / 132)
3.8%
Students in the graduation cohort who achieved 3 or above (or Silver or higher pre-2022-23) on the career readiness assessment 92.4%    (122 / 132)
92.4%
Students in the graduation cohort who took the ASVAB and scored 31 or higher 2.3%    (3 / 132)
2.3%
Students in the graduation cohort with a disability who successfully completed the South Carolina High School Employability Credential 0%    (0 / 132)
0%

The ACT

Average ACT Score Achieved by Students During the 2023-2024 School Year

Average ACT Score Achieved by Students During the 2023-2024 School Year


CompositeEnglishReadingMathematicsScience
H 23.7 23.9 25.4 21.9 23.2
CompositeEnglishReadingMathematicsScience
D 20.4 19.5 21.4 19.7 20.4
CompositeEnglishReadingMathematicsScience
S 18.3 17 19.2 17.9 18.7


Writing
H 7
Writing
D 6
Writing
S 5.9

Percent of Students Meeting ACT College-Ready Benchmarks

English Benchmark Score: 18 Math Benchmark Score: 22 Reading Benchmark Score: 22 Science Benchmark Score: 23 All 4 Subjects
76.9 52.3 67.7 56.9 46.2

ACT® benchmarks are scores on the ACT subject-area tests that represent the level of achievement required for students to have a 50% chance of obtaining a B or higher or about a 75% chance of obtaining a C or higher in corresponding credit-bearing first-year college courses. The ACT is a registered trademark of ACT, Inc.

Career Readiness Assessment

The South Carolina Career Ready Test* is a career readiness assessment administered to all eleventh-grade students to measure the most common skills that employers define as foundational for career readiness.


Percent of students earning an Employability Credential by scoring an Achievement Level of 2 through 5 on the employability skills assessments (Math/Reading/Data)


Students who achieved Level 2Students who achieved Level 3Students who achieved Level 4Students who achieved Level 5
Our District 15.4 14.7 38.1 3.3
Students who achieved Level 2Students who achieved Level 3Students who achieved Level 4Students who achieved Level 5
Our School 8.2 18.5 59.6 7.5
Students who achieved Level 2Students who achieved Level 3Students who achieved Level 4Students who achieved Level 5
Statewide 17.5 15.7 28 1.3


Percent and Number of Students Taking Career Readiness Test and Earning an Employability Credential


  Total number of students who tested on all three subtests Students who did NOT earn a credential Students who DID earn a credential Students who achieved Level 2 Students who achieved Level 3 Students who achieved Level 4 Students who achieved Level 5
N % N % N % N % N % N % N
Our School 146 6.2% 9 93.8% 137 8.2% 12 18.5% 27 59.6% 87 7.5% 11
Our District 3524 28.5% 1005 71.5% 2519 15.4% 541 14.7% 519 38.1% 1343 3.3% 116
Statewide 64274 37.5% 24115 62.5% 40159 17.5% 11275 15.7% 10061 28.0% 17993 1.3% 830

Level score requirements for each Credential level


Credential Level Credential levels correspond to the skill requirements of profiled job zones in the O*NET job career pathways
Achievement Level 5 Indicates that the student has the foundational skills to pursue O*NET Job Zone Level 5 career pathways. Includes 100% of O*NET Job Zones.
Achievement Level 4 Indicates that the student has the foundational skills to pursue O*NET Job Zone Level 4 career pathways. Includes 83% of O*NET Job Zones.
Achievement Level 3 Indicates that the student has the foundational skills to pursue O*NET Job Zone Level 3 career pathways. Includes 59% of O*NET Job Zones.
Achievement Level 2 Indicates that the student has the foundational skills to pursue O*NET Job Zone Level 2 career pathways. Includes 35% of O*NET Job Zones.
*The four domains of the Career Readiness Test are: Math, Reading, Data, and Soft Skills.

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate ®(IB)

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) are rigorous programs dedicated to educational excellence. AP and IB courses provide a challenging educational program that prepares students for selective universities and colleges. AP exams are scored on a scale of 1-5; IB exams are scored on a scale of 1-7.

Advanced Placement (AP) International Baccalaureate ®(IB)
Percent of Exams with Passing Scores (AP: 3 OR higher/IB: 4 or higher) Data N/A Data N/A
Number of Students Taking Exam Data N/A Data N/A
Number of Exams Administered Data N/A Data N/A

Dual Enrollment

This measure provides the percentage of students (11th and 12th grade students) enrolled in dual credit / dual enrollment classes during the school year who obtain a grade that provides college credit (grade of C or better).

Number of students enrolled in Dual Enrollment Courses 57
Percent of students enrolled in Dual Enrollment Courses 21.1%
Percent of 11th/12th grade students who completed six hours of dual enrollment course work with a grade of C or higher 14.8%

The SAT

The SAT is a standardized test often used in the college admissions process. Its' aim is to assess the student's readiness for college. The current test consists of two 800 point sections testing Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) and Mathematics. The highest composite score on the SAT is 1600. Most students take the test, which is offered several times per year, during their junior or senior year of high school. The district and state averages are included for comparison. State averages for SAT data are based on regular public schools and do not include private schools in the state.

Percent of Students Tested Average Evidence-Based
Reading and Writing Score		 Average Math
Score		 Average Composite
Score
Our School 72.4 600 567 1167
Our District 70.1 540 516 1056
Statewide 49 517 491 1008
The highest composite score on the SAT is 1600. For each of the two sections of the test, the highest score is 800.

Note: The new SAT data (as of 2017) cannot be compared to that of previous years because the redesigned SAT is a different assessment using a different scale.

State Goals

Federal law requires that each state report card include long-term goals and measurements of interim progress for all students and defined subgroups of students. This section reports the long-term goals and performance of all students statewide. Information on subgroup performance may be found in the "Download Data" section on the main page.

Baseline Targets Current Year
State Goals 2017 2020 2026 2035 2024
Percent scoring level 2 or above - English/ELA - All Students 74.2% 79.5% 82.1% 90.0% 79.7%
Percent scoring level 2 or above - Math - All Students 75.8% 79.5% 82.1% 90.0% 70.6%
Percent scoring level 3 or above - English/ELA - All Students 43.2% 47.7% 56.6% 70.0% 59%
Percent scoring level 3 or above - Math - All Students 46.0% 50.0% 58.0% 70.0% 45.3%
Percent of Students Graduating On-Time* (All Students) 82.6% 83.8% 86.3% 90.0% 85.4%
Percent of EL Students meeting 70% proficiency target 31.0% 37.4% 50.2% 70.0% 38.5%
*On-time graduation means graduation within four years of the initial enrollment in High School.

State Goals Defined As:

90% of Students at Level 2 or higher on following state assessments

70% of Students at Level 3 or higher on following state assessments

Level Elementary/Middle Schools English language arts
(ELA) and Math Based on SC READY Results		 High School End-of-Course Assessment
in English language arts (English 1)
and Math (Algbra 1)		 SC ALT*
Does Not Meet Expectations F Emerging
2 Approaches Expectations D Foundational
3 Meets Expectations C Increasing
Exceeds Expectations B Applied
A
*SC ALT - is an alternate assessment that is developed to meet the needs of students with significant disabilities who cannot particiapte in the regular assessment even with appropriate accommodations.

Student Engagement

Additional Information

Our School Change from Last Year
Percent of Students (7th and 8th grade) enrolled in high school credit courses 54.9 Up from 50.5
Percent of students served by gifted and talented program 98.7 Up from 97.3
Principal's/Superintendent's/Director's years at school/district 12 Up from 11
Percent of classrooms with wireless access 100 No change
Percent of students served by 1:1 learning 100 No change
Chronic Absenteeism Rate (Note: Data are from prior school year) 12.8 Down from 14.1
Percent of 8th Graders with Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) 100.0 No change

Results of Teacher, Student, and Parent Opinion Surveys

Teachers Students Parents
Number of surveys returned 81 507 81
Percent satisfied with learning environment 96.3%
 93%
 93.2%
Percent satisfied with social and physical environment 98.8%
 94.6%
 90.3%
Percent satisfied with school-home relations 95%
 96.1%
 92.6%

Classroom Environment

Our School Change from Last Year
Total Number of Teachers 64 Down from 69
Percent of teachers with advanced degrees 75.0 Down from 75.4
Teacher attendance rate 94.9 Up from 94.5
Average teacher salary $70,530 Up from $64,180
Percent of teachers on continuing contract 93.8 Down from 94.2
Percent of teachers returning from previous year - current year 89.6 Up from 85.3
Percent of teachers returning from previous year - three year average 86.1 Down from 87.1
Percent of teacher vacancies for more than 9 weeks 0.0 Down from 1.4
Prime instructional time 88.7 Down from 90.0
Student-teacher ratio in core subjects 29.7 to 1 Up from 29.1 to 1
Percent of inexperienced teachers 6.3 Down from 13.3
Number of inexperienced teachers 7 Down from 31
Percent of out-of-field teachers 9.9 Down from 21
Number of out-of-field teachers 11 Down from 49
Percent of inexperienced school leaders N/AV N/A
Number of inexperienced school leaders N/AV N/A

ESSA regulations require states to post on their report cards information about teachers with emergency or provisional credentials. South Carolina does not award emergency or provisional credentials, thus that metric is not listed.

Student Safety

Evaluations By Parents Percent Agree/Strongly Agree Total Responses
“My child feels safe at school.” 93.2 81
“My child’s teachers and school staff prevent or stop bullying at school.” 82.5 81
Evaluations By Teachers Percent Agree/Strongly Agree Total Responses
“I feel safe at my school before and after hours.” 98.8 81
“The rules for behavior are enforced at my school.” 92.6 81

Unsafe Incident Information as reported in the 2023-2024 Incident Management System (IMS)

Number of Incidents
Have there been any incidents involving a firearm? No
Was a homicide committed at your school? No
Incidents of rape or attempted rape 0
Incidents of sexual assault (not rape) 1
Incidents of robbery w/ weapon 0
Incidents of robbery w/ firearm or explosive 0
Incidents of robbery w/out weapon 0
Incidents of physical attack w/ weapon 0
Incidents of physical attack w/ firearm or explosive 0
Incidents of physical attack w/out weapon 0
Incidents of threats of physical attack w/ weapon 0
Incidents of threats of physical attack w/ firearm or explosive 0
Incidents of threats of physical attack w/out weapon 1
Incidents of possession of firearm or explosive 0
Students with in-school suspensions 26
Students with out of school suspensions 29
Students expelled 0
School related arrests and referrals to law enforcement 18
Incidents of bullying and harassment 8
NOTE: For additional information, visit the National Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) website here: https://ocrdata.ed.gov/

Financial Data

School level Financial Information

Our School Change from Prev Year
Average teacher salary $70,530 Up from $64,180
Percent of expenditures for instruction 66.1 Up from 60.5
Percent of expenditures for teacher salaries 57.5 Down from 57.9
Average administrator salary $112,477 Down from $112,678
Percent of students in poverty (TANF, Medicaid, SNAP, foster child, homeless or migrant) 22.9 Up from 22.7
Prior fiscal year State & Local Personnel Per Pupil Expenditure $20,439 Up from 10639
Prior fiscal year Federal Personnel Per Pupil Expenditure $2,869 Up from 1091
Prior fiscal year State & Local Non-Personnel Per Pupil Expenditure $6,595 Up from 3563
Prior fiscal year Federal Non-Personnel Per Pupil Expenditure $1,905 Up from 976
Prior fiscal year Total State & Local Per Pupil Expenditure $27,034 Up from 14202
Prior fiscal year Total Federal Per Pupil Expenditure $4,773 Up from 2067
Prior fiscal year Total Per Pupil Expenditure $31,807 Up from 16269