Charleston County School District has 81 schools and 48,000+ students. We’re giving you the 411 on enrollment, student-teacher ratio, tuition, and more (thanks to data from U.S. News & World Report) for the area’s major public and private schools. And don’t worry, there won’t be any homework.

Pssst — don’t let school traffic impact your plans. See the map below for a visual of where these Charleston-area schools are located.

CHS_schoolsproxi_MARCH2023 — We’re giving you the scoop on these local schools. | Screenshot via Proxi

Public elementary schools

Buist Academy for Advanced Studies, 103 Calhoun St.

Grades K-8
Magnet school
Total enrollment: 542
Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Tuition-free
No. 5 in SC elementary schools, No. 2 in SC middle schools

Public middle schools

Charleston County School of the Arts, 5109-B West Enterprise St., North Charleston

Grades 6-12
Magnet school
Total enrollment: 1,120
Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Tuition-free
No. 4 in SC middle schools, No. 2 in SC high schools

Thomas C. Cario Middle, 3500 Thomas Cario Blvd., Mount Pleasant

Grades 6-8
Total enrollment: 1,141
Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Tuition-free
No. 14 in SC middle schools

Public high schools

Academic Magnet High, 5109-A W. Enterprise St., North Charleston

Grades 9-12
Magnet school
Total enrollment: 698
Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Tuition-free
No. 1 in SC high schools

James Island Charter High, 1000 Ft. Johnson Rd.

Grades 9-12
Charter school
Total enrollment: 1,580
Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Tuition-free
No. 15 in SC high schools

Private schools

Charleston Day School, 15 Archdale St. | Founded in 1937

Grades K-8
Day school
Total enrollment: 255
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Tuition: $24,600+/year
Academics available for boys and girls

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EVENTS

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Wednesday, March 15

Get Over It | Wednesday, March 15 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Lowcountry Artists Gallery, 148 E. Bay St., Charleston | Free | Check out this month’s new exhibit featuring oil paintings by Norma Morris Cable.
Restorative Yoga | Wednesday, March 15 | 6:30 p.m. | CornerCopia James Island, 1230 Camp Rd., Charleston | $20 | Spend an hour moving through deep stretching, breath work, and heart work with local instructor Alex Clark — all levels are welcome.

Thursday, March 16

Pint Night | Thursday, March 16 | 4-9 p.m. | Two Blokes Brewing, 547 Long Point Rd., Ste. 101, Mount Pleasant | Price of purchase | Grab a drink at this local brewery — $1 of every pint sold this evening will benefit One80 Place.
Yappy Hour | Thursday, March 16 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | North Charleston Wannamaker County Park, 8888 University Blvd., North Charleston | $2 park admission | Bring your pup and enjoy live music from Kenley Young with drinks available for purchase.

Friday, March 17

Charleston’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade | Friday, March 17 | 10-11:30 a.m. | King Street, Charleston | Free | Travel down King Street to Broad Street with Irish step dancers, fiddlers, and team mascots.
Charleston Craft Beer Cruises St. Patrick’s Day Cruise | Friday, March 17-Saturday, March 18 | 2-3:30 p.m. | Charleston Maritime Center, 10 Wharfside St., Charleston | $45.00 | This cruise features beers from some of Charleston’s best craft breweries and CHStoday’s Brewery March Madness bracket.*

We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

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SPORTS

Charleston set to welcome the world’s best 🎾

Australian Open champion and World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka recently committed to the 2023 Credit One Charleston Open. | Photo provided by Charleston Tennis LLC

Charlestonians are invited to the Credit One Charleston Open (happening Saturday, April 1-Sunday, April 9). The Charleston Open field now includes five of the world’s top 10 players, including:

No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka
No. 3 Jessica Pegula
No. 4 Ons Jabeur
No. 8 Daria Kasatkina
No. 9 Belinda Bencic

Off the court, the tournament features refined dining options, interactive activities, live music, and more. Only single-session tickets remain — grab yours before it’s too late.*

GAME, SET, MATCH

NEWS NOTES

Weather

60º | Sunny | 0% chance of rain

Sunrise + sunset

Rise: 7:29 a.m.
Set: 7:29 p.m.

Tide

Low: 9:03 a.m. + 9:07 p.m.
High: 2:32 a.m. + 2:48 p.m.

Coming Soon

Félix Cocktails et Cuisine has a new concept in the works: La Cave at Felix. Set to be located in the former OddFellows Ice Cream Co. space on King Street, the new spot will be an exclusive sipping lounge and salon privé for Bar Félix and has an anticipated opening in November. Find updates on Instagram.

Community

Historic Charleston Foundation launched a new website, working to “generate more public input” on proposed redevelopment plans for the 64-acre Union Pier. The website includes a comment section, resources, and a selection of news. 💻 (The Post and Courier)

Civic

The Barberry Woods Restoration Project has been selected as one of 17 projects to receive funding from the American Rescue Plan Act Stormwater Infrastructure program. The total award amount is $4,600,000, which must be used by the end of 2026. View the full list. 💰 (WCBD)

Traffic

Heads up, Summerville residents: Areas of North Maple Street from Richardson Avenue to Wassamassaw Road will be impacted this Friday, March 17, and Saturday, March 18 as tree removal and construction projects begin as part of the Maple Street Extension project. 🚧 (WCBD)

Festival

Looking to attend High Water Festival on April 15 and 16 at Riverfront Park? Grab your 2-Day general admission tickets at Tier 3 pricing ($185) before they sell out. Festival performers include Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Shovels & Rope, and Father John Misty. 🎟️

Number

$30,000. That’s the amount that is being allocated to a Goose Creek program said to implement “traffic calming measures,” including adjusted speed limits and speed bump additions. Learn about the program. 🚦 (WCSC)

Ranked

No. 8. That’s South Carolina’s ranking on Lendio’s list of the “Top 10 Best States for Small Businesses.” SC was recognized for its 5% corporate income tax rate, low cost of living and housing prices, and high relocation numbers, with 84,030 people moving to the state last year. (Holy City Sinner)

DYK

Did you know our online store Six & Main features Sourhouse, a company that creates simple tools for sourdough bakers to care for their starters? The Goldie by Sourhouse + Cooling Puck is one of the most popular items. Let’s start baking. 🍞

Travel

Looking for a vibrant place with scenic outdoors and an expansive culinary scene? Explore Greenville where eclectic dining, outdoor adventures + natural beauty awaits. Check out travel inspo so you can start planning your trip.*

Wellness

AG1 by Athletic Greens is so much more than “greens.” With one scoop, AG1 empowers the gut for whole-body health. (And, ICYMI, we can’t achieve a healthier everything else without a healthy gut.) Try it and receive a free one year supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs.*

Watch

It’s time for biscuits with the boss. Season three of “Ted Lasso” premieres today only on Apple TV+, which means AFC Richmond is hitting the pitch and Jason Sudeikis will surely have some feel-good life advice for us. Bonus: Get your first week free when you sign up to stream. 📺 *

Finance

This Princeton grad’s startup raised $161 million to help people plan for retirement — and its free tool can match you with up to three vetted financial advisors serving your area who can help you work towards a more comfortable retirement. Try it out for yourself.*

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TRAVEL

Stress less with TSA PreCheck ✅

Cut down your travel time with TSA PreCheck. | Photo via Pexels

Planning a spring getaway? Don’t forget to add TSA PreCheck enrollment to your pre-vacay to-do list.

The government program provides an expedited security lane at 200+ airports for travelers that pass a security screening — which includes a short application and a 10-minute in-person enrollment appointment — and are given a Known Traveler Number. Bonus: The screening is good for five years and costs $78.

The main benefit of enrolling? Save time when traveling. Recent data found that 96% of TSA PreCheck passengers spent less than five minutes at airport security checkpoints.

To apply, find out if you are eligible, then fill out an application and schedule an appointment at a nearby enrollment center. Most people will know if their application has been approved within three to five days.

Psst —grab these airport essentials: a memory foam travel pillow, this smart luggage carry-on set, and an AirFly wireless headphones transmitter.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Alexandra.

Editor’s pick: Heads up, Holy City: Today is Espresso Martini Day and if you’re anything like me, you just found an excuse to grab that post-work cocktail with your besties. I heard through the grapevine that Bourbon N’ Bubbles is celebrating in style with $10 espresso martinis — do what you will with that info.

Before you go: I want to know where to find the best espresso martini in Charleston. Send in your suggestions. 🍸

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Check out our March Madness brewery bracket, here.

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