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Philip Simmons High — School Calendar 2026-27
High|Charleston, South Carolina|Berkeley 01
Charleston, SC 29492
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Upcoming Events
Oct
28
Wed
Philip Simmons High School College & Career FairEvent
Oct
28
Wed
Food TrucksEvent
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Oct
30
Fri
Take the Lead Donuts Sales during Iron Horse HourEvent
Oct
30
Fri
Varsity Football @ Battery CreekEvent
Nov
3
Tue
Election Day (Schools and Offices Closed)Event
Nov
9
Mon
Winter Sports Parent MeetingEvent
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School Profile
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
809
Student:Teacher
14.7:1
Locale
Rural
District
Berkeley 01Econ. Disadvantaged
31.8%
Phone
(843)471-2960School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
Graduation Rate
90-94%
Chronic Absenteeism
8.9%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
14 courses offered
235 students enrolled
Gifted & Talented
271 students enrolled
Dual Enrollment
41 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
182 test takers
Athletics
21 sports, 40 teams
558 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.9:1
Worse than average in SCTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
736
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
50
96% fully certified
Counselors
2
Psychologists
0.5
Social Workers
0.5
Nurses
1
School Resource Officers
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,810
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$6,822
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$17,279
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 13%State 41%Local 46%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$427,769
-0.8% 1yr+41.7% 5yr
Charleston, SC metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
19.2%
Below 150% poverty line
3.8%
Unemployment rate
10.1%
Uninsured residents
9.9%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
5,669
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
5,252
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
1,706 (32%)
Other Health Impairment
1,112 (21%)
Autism
934 (18%)
Speech/Language Impairment
631 (12%)
Intellectual Disability
278 (5%)
Emotional Disturbance
115 (2%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
797
Current enrollment
Growing(+46% 5yr)Coming Up
Wed, Oct 28, 2026
Philip Simmons High School College & Career Fair
EventWed, Oct 28, 2026
Food Trucks
Check the notice for vendor information and location details.
EventFri, Oct 30, 2026
Take the Lead Donuts Sales during Iron Horse Hour
EventFull School Calendar 2026-27
Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Berkeley 01. Philip Simmons High follows the district calendar.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | DRC Beacon Testing - Math District-wide |
| Wed, Sep 2, 2026 | DRC Beacon Testing - Reading District-wide |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day/No School District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Thu, Sep 10, 2026 | SIC and Title I Planning and Volunteer Information Session District-wide |
| Sat, Sep 12, 2026 | Grandparents' Day BreakfastDistrict-wide Check the event notice for breakfast time and location details. |
| Mon, Sep 14, 2026 | GT Testing Nomination FormDistrict-wide If you would like to nominate your child for Gifted and Talented Testing, please use the link to the Google Form below. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfSbItYr1UKNE-OY4NYsfGxGRXfhgJaV_wjXWgn0I70P9LVCw/viewform?usp=header |
| Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | CogAT TestingDistrict-wide Review the testing notice for student eligibility, dates and preparation details. |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | 2nd Grade CoGat TestingDistrict-wide COGAT testing- grade 2
Check the school notice for testing dates and student preparation details. |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | TTC Holiday BreakDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Wed, Oct 7, 2026 | CogAT Testing- 2nd Grade OnlyDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for testing schedule and student information. |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | CogAT Testing- 2nd Grade OnlyDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for testing schedule and student information. |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | ½ Teacher Workday/ ½ Staff Development Day/Inclement Weather Day (No School of Students)District-wide |
| Tue, Oct 13, 2026 | CoGat testing 3-5District-wide Cogat testing for nominated students only |
| Wed, Oct 14, 2026 | PSAT TestingDistrict-wide Check the testing notice for registration deadlines and test day details. |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | CogAt Testing - 8th Grade District-wide |
| Fri, Oct 16, 2026 | IOWA Testing 2nd GradeDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Oct 19, 2026 | CogAT Testing (Selected 3rd-5th Grade Students)District-wide |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 | PSAT/NMSQT Review the testing notice for registration deadlines and exam details. |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 | CogAT Testing- Grades 3-5 (select students only)District-wide |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | 3rd-5th Grade CoGat TestingDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | SAT Review the testing notice for registration deadlines and exam details. |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | Golf vs Lucy Beckham @ DI Club - 1st Round Play-offs Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled. |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | B Team Football vs Lucy Beckham Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled. |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | JV Football vs TBA Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled. |
| Fri, Oct 23, 2026 | Half Day Students; Half Day Parent Conferences Check the school calendar for dismissal time and conference schedule details. |
| Fri, Oct 23, 2026 | Varsity Football @ Timberland |
| Wed, Oct 28, 2026 | Philip Simmons High School College & Career Fair |
| Wed, Oct 28, 2026 | Food Trucks Check the notice for vendor information and location details. |
| Fri, Oct 30, 2026 | Take the Lead Donuts Sales during Iron Horse Hour |
| Fri, Oct 30, 2026 | Varsity Football @ Battery Creek |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | Election Day (Schools and Offices Closed) |
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | Winter Sports Parent Meeting Check the meeting notice for date, time and agenda details. |
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 | Senior Big Picture |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Seal of Biliteracy Exam |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Food Trucks Check the notice for vendor information and location details. |
| Fri, Nov 13, 2026 | Progress Reports Review the progress reports for student academic performance feedback. |
| Tue, Nov 17, 2026 | Seal of Biliteracy ExamDistrict-wide Students who have signed up for the assessment will test starting at 9am. |
| Wed, Nov 18, 2026 | Seal of Biliteracy ExamDistrict-wide Students who have signed up for the assessment will test starting at 9am. |
| Fri, Nov 20, 2026 | Half Day Students; Half Day Staff Development |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break Review the calendar for the full break dates. |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | TTC Holiday BreakDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 | Winter 2026 DRC Beacon TestingDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Dec 2, 2026 | Engineering EOC |
| Wed, Dec 2, 2026 | Food Trucks Check the notice for vendor information and location details. |
| Thu, Dec 3, 2026 | Eng2Writing EOC |
| Fri, Dec 4, 2026 | Engineering EOC |
| Fri, Dec 4, 2026 | Dance Concert Check the concert notice for performance dates and ticket information. |
| Mon, Dec 7, 2026 | myIGDIs Testing (K4)District-wide Check the testing notice for assessment details and student participation information. |
| Mon, Dec 7, 2026 | TTC Winter BreakDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Dec 8, 2026 | Biology 1 EOC |
| Tue, Dec 8, 2026 | Senior Final Exams Review the exam schedule for dates, times, and subject information. |
| Tue, Dec 8, 2026 | US History EOC |
| Tue, Dec 8, 2026 | Final Exams ( Early Graduates )District-wide 2nd and 4th Blocks. |
| Wed, Dec 9, 2026 | Eng2Reading EOC |
| Wed, Dec 9, 2026 | Virtual SC Exams |
| Wed, Dec 9, 2026 | Final Exam ( Early Graduates )District-wide 3rd Block |
| Wed, Dec 9, 2026 | Kona Ice at RecessDistrict-wide Kona will be on the Black top during Recess |
| Thu, Dec 10, 2026 | Algebra EOC Review the testing notice for exam date and student preparation information. |
| Thu, Dec 10, 2026 | Final Exams ( Early Graduates )District-wide 1st and 5th Blocks. |
| Thu, Dec 10, 2026 | Band Concert Check the concert notice for performance time, location, and ticket information. |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | Underclassmen Final Exam |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | Final ExamsDistrict-wide 2nd and 4th Block |
| Wed, Dec 16, 2026 | 2nd Block / 4th Block ExamsDistrict-wide All students not enrolled in an EOC course will take their final exams in 2nd and 4th blocks. |
| Wed, Dec 16, 2026 | Food Trucks Check the notice for vendor information and location details. |
| Thu, Dec 17, 2026 | Final ExamsDistrict-wide 1st and 5th Block. |
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | End of Q2 |
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | Half Day Students and Teachers |
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | End of Q2; 1/2 Day BMC ExamsDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | 1/2 Day Students and Teachers (End of Q2)District-wide |
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | B-Team Boys Basketball at Bob Hayes Memorial TournamentDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | Winter Break Review the calendar for the full break dates. |
| Wed, Jan 6, 2027 | Teachers Return / Teacher Workday Check the school calendar for teacher return date and workday details. |
| Wed, Jan 6, 2027 | BMC Teachers Return/ Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Jan 7, 2027 | Students Return |
| Tue, Jan 12, 2027 | Rising 9th Grade Night |
| Wed, Jan 13, 2027 | 90th Day of School Review the calendar for the significance of this instructional milestone. |
| Wed, Jan 13, 2027 | Report Cards |
| Wed, Jan 13, 2027 | Food Trucks Check the notice for vendor information and location details. |
| Thu, Jan 14, 2027 | Auto Tech ExamsDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 8th Grade BreakfastDistrict-wide |
| Sat, Jan 16, 2027 | Varsity Boys Basketball at MLK Day ShowcaseDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | MLK Day (No School)District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Wed, Jan 20, 2027 | Access for ELLs |
| Wed, Jan 20, 2027 | ACCESS Testing K-5District-wide WIDA ACCES testing -multilanguage learners (ML) |
| Thu, Jan 21, 2027 | WIDA Access Testing District-wide Check the testing notice for schedule and student information. |
| Fri, Jan 22, 2027 | WIDA Access Testing District-wide Check the testing notice for schedule and student information. |
| Mon, Jan 25, 2027 | WIDA ACCESS Testing - SpeakingDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Jan 26, 2027 | WIDA Access Testing District-wide Check the testing notice for schedule and student information. |
| Wed, Jan 27, 2027 | WIDA Access Testing District-wide Check the testing notice for schedule and student information. |
| Wed, Jan 27, 2027 | Food Trucks Check the notice for vendor information and location details. |
| Thu, Jan 28, 2027 | WIDA TestingDistrict-wide Review the testing notice for student schedule and preparation details. |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 | Half Day Students; Half Day Parent Conferences Check the school calendar for dismissal time and conference schedule details. |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 | WIDA Access Testing District-wide Check the testing notice for schedule and student information. |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | WIDA Access Testing District-wide Check the testing notice for schedule and student information. |
| Tue, Feb 2, 2027 | WIDA Access Testing District-wide Check the testing notice for schedule and student information. |
| Wed, Feb 3, 2027 | WIDA Access Testing District-wide Check the testing notice for schedule and student information. |
| Thu, Feb 4, 2027 | WIDA Access Testing District-wide Check the testing notice for schedule and student information. |
| Fri, Feb 5, 2027 | Progress Reports Review the progress reports for student academic performance feedback. |
| Fri, Feb 5, 2027 | WIDA Access Testing District-wide Check the testing notice for schedule and student information. |
| Mon, Feb 8, 2027 | WIDA Access Testing District-wide Check the testing notice for schedule and student information. |
| Mon, Feb 8, 2027 | Spring Sports Parent Meeting Check the meeting notice for agenda items and participation details. |
| Tue, Feb 9, 2027 | WIDA Access Testing District-wide Check the testing notice for schedule and student information. |
| Wed, Feb 10, 2027 | WIDA Access Testing District-wide Check the testing notice for schedule and student information. |
| Wed, Feb 10, 2027 | Food Trucks Check the notice for vendor information and location details. |
| Thu, Feb 11, 2027 | WIDA Access Testing District-wide Check the testing notice for schedule and student information. |
| Thu, Feb 11, 2027 | Take the Lead Donuts Sales during Iron Horse Hour |
| Thu, Feb 11, 2027 | Senior Lock-In |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 | Inclement Weather Day Review the weather policy and any related schedule adjustments. |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 | Staff Development Day (No School for Students) |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 | WIDA Access Testing District-wide Check the testing notice for schedule and student information. |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | Presidents' Day (Schools and Offices Closed) |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | Presidents' Day (No School for BMC)District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | WIDA Access Testing District-wide Check the testing notice for schedule and student information. |
| Tue, Feb 16, 2027 | Performance Tasks Assessment (PTA) Grades 2-5 (meet eligibility criteria)District-wide |
| Wed, Feb 17, 2027 | WIDA Access Testing District-wide Check the testing notice for schedule and student information. |
| Thu, Feb 18, 2027 | WIDA Access Testing District-wide Check the testing notice for schedule and student information. |
| Fri, Feb 19, 2027 | WIDA Access Testing District-wide Check the testing notice for schedule and student information. |
| Mon, Feb 22, 2027 | WIDA Access Testing District-wide Check the testing notice for schedule and student information. |
| Tue, Feb 23, 2027 | WIDA Access Testing District-wide Check the testing notice for schedule and student information. |
| Wed, Feb 24, 2027 | WIDA Access Testing District-wide Check the testing notice for schedule and student information. |
| Wed, Feb 24, 2027 | Food Trucks Check the notice for vendor information and location details. |
| Thu, Feb 25, 2027 | WIDA Access Testing District-wide Check the testing notice for schedule and student information. |
| Thu, Feb 25, 2027 | Spring BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates. |
| Fri, Feb 26, 2027 | WIDA Access Testing District-wide Check the testing notice for schedule and student information. |
| Mon, Mar 1, 2027 | SC Alternate Assessments (3-12 who meet participation guidelines)District-wide |
| Mon, Mar 1, 2027 | Climate Surveys (Parents, teachers, students (3-12))District-wide |
| Tue, Mar 2, 2027 | SAT Testing for JuinorsDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Mar 3, 2027 | SC Alternative Assessments District-wide Check the assessment schedule notice for testing dates and procedures. |
| Thu, Mar 4, 2027 | WIDA Access Testing District-wide Check the testing notice for schedule and student information. |
| Fri, Mar 5, 2027 | SC Alternative Assessments District-wide Check the assessment schedule notice for testing dates and procedures. |
| Mon, Mar 8, 2027 | SC Alternative Assessments District-wide Check the assessment schedule notice for testing dates and procedures. |
| Mon, Mar 8, 2027 | HQ AFJROTC Inspection |
| Tue, Mar 9, 2027 | ACT Testing for JuniorsDistrict-wide Check the testing notice for student assignments and logistics details. |
| Wed, Mar 10, 2027 | SC Alternative Assessments District-wide Check the assessment schedule notice for testing dates and procedures. |
| Wed, Mar 10, 2027 | Food Trucks Check the notice for vendor information and location details. |
| Thu, Mar 11, 2027 | End of Q3 |
| Thu, Mar 11, 2027 | ACT TestingDistrict-wide Juniors and select Seniors
Review the testing notice for registration, time and location details. |
| Fri, Mar 12, 2027 | Half Teacher Workday / Half Staff Development Day (No School for Students) Review the school calendar for student dismissal time. |
| Fri, Mar 12, 2027 | Inclement Weather Day Review the weather policy and any related schedule adjustments. |
| Fri, Mar 12, 2027 | ½ Teacher Workday/ ½ Staff Development Day/Inclement Weather Day (No School for Students)District-wide |
| Fri, Mar 12, 2027 | SC Alternative Assessments District-wide Check the assessment schedule notice for testing dates and procedures. |
| Mon, Mar 15, 2027 | i-Ready Testing (3-8th only)District-wide |
| Tue, Mar 16, 2027 | SC Alternative Assessments District-wide Check the assessment schedule notice for testing dates and procedures. |
| Wed, Mar 17, 2027 | SC Alternative Assessments District-wide Check the assessment schedule notice for testing dates and procedures. |
| Thu, Mar 18, 2027 | SAT TestingDistrict-wide Juniors and Select Seniors.
Review the testing notice for registration deadlines and exam details. |
| Fri, Mar 19, 2027 | Report Cards |
| Tue, Mar 23, 2027 | 135th Day of School |
| Wed, Mar 24, 2027 | Food Trucks Check the notice for vendor information and location details. |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | Spring Break Review the calendar for the full break dates. |
| Wed, Apr 7, 2027 | Food Trucks Check the notice for vendor information and location details. |
| Wed, Apr 21, 2027 | Senior Field Day Review the event notice for schedule, location and participation details. |
| Wed, Apr 21, 2027 | Food Trucks Check the notice for vendor information and location details. |
| Fri, Apr 23, 2027 | Half Day Students; Half Day Staff Development |
| Fri, Apr 23, 2027 | Progress Reports Review the progress reports for student academic performance feedback. |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 | AFJROTC Awards Ceremony |
| Wed, May 5, 2027 | Food Trucks Check the notice for vendor information and location details. |
| Fri, May 7, 2027 | Spring Dance Concert Check the performance notice for dates, times and ticket information. |
| Wed, May 19, 2027 | Food Trucks Check the notice for vendor information and location details. |
| Tue, May 25, 2027 | The GATES Awards |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day Check the calendar for holiday observance details. |
| Thu, Jun 3, 2027 | 180th Day of School |
| Thu, Jun 3, 2027 | Last Day of Class / Half Day for All Students |
| Thu, Jun 3, 2027 | Report Cards |
| Thu, Jun 3, 2027 | Class of 2027 Graduation Check the calendar for ceremony time and location details. |
| Fri, Jun 4, 2027 | Teacher Workday (Last Day for Teachers) Review the school calendar for teacher workday details. |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Philip Simmons High
Philip Simmons High currently enrolls 809 students across High grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in SC.
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