The Charleston Catholic
School Overview
School Leader:
School Year:
School Type:
Year Founded:
Website:
Address:
Annual Tuition:
Tuition Description:
Percentage of student body on financial aid provided by the parish, school, diocese or other private sources:
Tuition Discounts Provided:
Overall Mission and Culture:
How do you know you if you are accomplishing your mission?
Net Promoter Score:
Students
Total student enrollment at the start of the 2025-2026 academic year:
Total Student Capacity:
Percentage of full time (five days a week) students for 2025-2026 academic year:
Number of students taking advantage of school choice for 2025-2026 academic year:
School choice programs utilized:
Grades served:
Do you serve boys, girls or both?
Do your students wear uniforms?
Percentage of student body that is Catholic:
Do you know how many of your students, and their families, attend Mass each Sunday?
Percentage of student body considered FRL:
Faculty
Number of full-time and part-time teachers at the start of the 2025-2026 academic year:
What are the most important qualities you look for when hiring teachers?
Percentage of faculty holding a bachelor's or master's degree from a school of education:
Percentage of faculty holding a graduate degree in a field other than education:
Which colleges and universities have two or more of your teachers graduated from, if any?
First year teacher training provided:
How frequently does your school leadership team meet? How are those meetings structured?
How often are teachers observed (in the classroom) by master teachers and receive coaching?
How frequently does your faculty engage in seminars together to discuss beautiful texts, poetry, or art?
Organizations used for teacher formation and training:
Description of how many teachers and which programs are utilized:
Number of religious sisters or brothers on the faculty:
If any, the orders they are from:
Do you require your teachers to make a Profession of Faith and Oath of Fidelity to the Catholic Church?
What percentage of your faculty attend Mass every Sunday?
Curriculum & Instruction
Standardized tests utilized to track student progress:
Does the school offer AP classes?
Does the school divide students into honors and non-honors curriculum tracks in any subject?
Please describe:
Book fairs, if any, the school hosts:
Does your school have a poetry recitation and memorization canon?
In which grades do you require Latin?
Are computers (desktops, laptops or tablets) commonly used in classrooms?
Please describe:
Three labels that best describe your approach to education:
Please describe your school's overall curriculum:
Please describe the role of art, music, and drama in your curriculum:
Math curriculum used:
Do you have a Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Atrium program?
How much time does the school schedule set aside each day for play, recreation, and leisure?
Do your students regularly engage in seminar discussions?
School Culture & Spiritual Life
Clubs offered:
Do your students go on spiritual retreats?
What sorts of service projects do your students participate in?
How many times per week are all students required to attend Daily Mass?
How often is Confession offered at school?
Do your students receive Sacramental instruction at school?
What types of prayer do your students regularly practice while at school?
Does your school offer any faith-based after school programs, like Rosary or Adoration club?
How does your school cultivate the virtues of chastity and modesty?
Do you use a dedicated virtue formation program or incorporate virtue instruction in the school schedule?
Please describe:
Do you have sacred art in classrooms?
Do you offer parent formation opportunities?
What is your smartphone and smartwatch policy?
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Parochial
1991
888 King St a, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
11765
40
We provide active parishioner discounts, multiple student discounts
Mission Statement
The Charleston Catholic School educates a diverse student body
in a welcoming family environment within the sacred tradition
and teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
Teachers challenge students in academic subjects and arts through creative inquiry, technology, and critical thinking while developing self-discipline, compassion for others, and a strong Catholic faith.
Parent surveys, academic excellence of our students, family engagement, service involvement of our students.
220
ESTF
Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade, 7th grade, 8th grade
Both
Yes
No
9
A quality Charleston Catholic school teacher is faith-filled, punctual, and dedicated to living out the mission of the Church through their teaching. They are collaborative, working closely with colleagues and families to build a strong, united community. With a child-centered approach, they nurture each student’s academic and spiritual growth. Highly organized and prepared, they create engaging lessons and maintain a structured, supportive classroom environment.
100
10
College of Charleston
New Teacher Professional Development and Catechesis trainings through the Diocese of Charleston
Monthly
Monthly
Never
Sophia Institute, Other
We also use the Danielson Teaching Framework, Sophia Institute for Catechesis formation
0
Yes
90
ARK, MAP
Yes
Yes
math, ela
Other
No
Yes
Teachers use it to differentiate instruction
Career Prep, College Prep
No
45 minutes
No
Beta Club
Yes
1
Weekly
Yes
Adoration, Examination of Conscious, Group prayer time in class, Group prayer time prior to beginning of school day, Lectio Divina, Private prayer time
no
Theology of the Body
Yes
Yes
We have established a House System that focuses on a virtue each month. Students are
Yes
No cell phone use or smart phones-must be turned into the office at the beginning of the day.
SC - Charleston