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Fort Dorchester High

North Charleston, South Carolina · Grades 9 to 12 · Dorchester 02

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About Fort Dorchester High

Located in North Charleston, South Carolina, Fort Dorchester High is a public school for grades 9 through 12. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 2,344 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter high schools in North Charleston. With about 134.8 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 17.4 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a midsize city, in Dorchester County. Dorchester 02 School District runs 25 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Families comparing options will find 29 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	8500 Patriot Boulevard, North Charleston, SC 29420
Phone	(843) 760-4450
School district	Dorchester 02
Grades	9 to 12
Students (2024-25)	2,344
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	134.8
Students per teacher	17.4
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	City, midsize, Dorchester County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 450201000007). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Windsor Hill Arts Infused ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5North Charleston · 0.9 mi Riverpointe Christian AcademyPrivate, Baptist · Grades PreK to 12North Charleston · 1 mi Cathedral AcademyPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades PreK to 12Charleston, SC · 1.1 mi Cathedral AcademyPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades PreK to 12North Charleston · 1.1 mi River Oaks MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8North Charleston · 1.3 mi Eagle Nest ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5North Charleston · 1.4 mi Fort Dorchester ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Summerville, SC · 1.7 mi R. B. Stall HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12North Charleston · 1.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Fort Dorchester High serve?

Fort Dorchester High serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend Fort Dorchester High?

Fort Dorchester High reported 2,344 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

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

About 17.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 2,344 students and 134.8 teachers in federal data.

Is Fort Dorchester High a public or charter school?

Fort Dorchester High is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Fort Dorchester High in?

Fort Dorchester High is part of Dorchester 02 School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/sc/dorchester-02-school-district/

Where is Fort Dorchester High located?

Fort Dorchester High is at 8500 Patriot Boulevard, North Charleston, SC 29420. The phone number is (843) 760-4450.

How many other schools are near Fort Dorchester High?

There are 29 other schools within 5 miles of Fort Dorchester High in our directory.