What grades does Fort Dorchester High serve?

As a High school, Fort Dorchester High serves students in North Charleston, SC. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Fort Dorchester High located?

You can find Fort Dorchester High in North Charleston, SC.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Dorchester High?

At Fort Dorchester High, there are approximately 16.8 students for every teacher.

What schools are in North Charleston, SC?

Fort Dorchester High is among the schools serving North Charleston, SC. The school is part of the local school system.

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Fort Dorchester High — School Calendar 2026-27

High|North Charleston, South Carolina|Dorchester 02

North Charleston, SC 29420

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Oct

Wed

Fall BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Nov

Tue

Election DayEventDistrict-wide

Nov

Mon

Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Mon

Winter BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Jan

Mon

Martin Luther King Jr. DayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Feb

Mon

Presidents DayHolidayDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

2,301

Student:Teacher

16.8:1

Locale

Urban

District

Dorchester 02

Econ. Disadvantaged

60.1%

Phone

(843)760-4450

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

Graduation Rate

92%

Chronic Absenteeism

13.1%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

22 courses offered

296 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

71 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

516 test takers

Athletics

18 sports, 27 teams

497 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.8:1

Worse than average in SC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

2,170

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

132

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

Social Workers

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Security Staff

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,212

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,397

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$14,137

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 11%State 53%Local 36%

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)

18.6%

Below 150% poverty line

5.5%

Unemployment rate

10.5%

Uninsured residents

9.4%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

3,633

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

3,358

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

1,097 (33%)

Speech/Language Impairment

647 (19%)

Other Health Impairment

580 (17%)

Autism

526 (16%)

Intellectual Disability

116 (3%)

Emotional Disturbance

59 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

2,344

Current enrollment

Stable(+4% 5yr)

Coming Up

Wed, Oct 7, 2026

Fall Break

Break

Tue, Nov 3, 2026

Election Day

Event

Mon, Nov 23, 2026

Thanksgiving Break

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Break

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Dorchester 02. Fort Dorchester High follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Wed, Oct 7, 2026	Fall BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Election DayDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Last Day of SchoolDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—