SCHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24

St. James High — School Profile & District Info

High|Murrells Inlet, South Carolina|Horry 01

Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

School Profile

Grades
9–12
Enrollment
1,880
Student:Teacher
17.7:1
Locale
Suburban
District
Horry 01
Econ. Disadvantaged
43.0%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

Graduation Rate
84%
Chronic Absenteeism
12.8%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program
18 courses offered
293 students enrolled
Gifted & Talented
514 students enrolled
Dual Enrollment
96 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
277 test takers
Athletics
21 sports, 33 teams
564 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
1,737
Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)
102.5
98% fully certified
Counselors
6
Psychologists
1
Social Workers
3
Nurses
3.5
Security Staff
2
Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$13,222
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$7,984
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$18,130
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 15%State 37%Local 49%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
23.8%
Below 150% poverty line
5.5%
Unemployment rate
13.6%
Uninsured residents
8.7%
No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

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

Total Students Served
6,741
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
6,249
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
2,650 (42%)
Autism
960 (15%)
Other Health Impairment
902 (14%)
Speech/Language Impairment
839 (13%)
Intellectual Disability
231 (4%)
Emotional Disturbance
132 (2%)

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

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,826
Current enrollment
Stable(+5% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about St. James High

As of the most recent data, 1,880 students are enrolled at St. James High. It is a High school within the local district.

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