Boeing and Other Families: Welcome to CCSD
Thank you for learning more about the Charleston County School District (CCSD)!
CCSD is a dynamic system of challenging educational choices. It is the second largest district in South Carolina and serves approximately 42,850 students in 77 schools and several specialized programs during the 2009-2010 school year. The district is diverse in terms of:
- its students- CCSD's enrollment by ethnicity is as follows:
- 48% African American
- 43% White
- 6% Hispanic
- 3% Other
- the area it serves- Charleston County is a unique blend of urban, suburban, and rural areas that span 1,000 square miles of coastal lands.
- its academic choices for students and parents- CCSD offers a wide array of choices for families, including neighborhood schools, specialized programs ranging from pre-kindergarten to alternative and special needs; district-wide magnet programs, and charter schools. Of the remaining schools, several offer partial magnet or constituent magnet options that extend their reach.
Additional Resources About CCSD
- Learn more about CCSD- including the vision of Charleston Achieving Excellence, recent statistics, and accomplishments- by visiting the About Us page.
- Find out about the education opportunities available to your family by visiting the School Choice page.
- Would you like to register your child for this school or one of the district's magnet or charter schools? Visit the Registering Your Child for a CCSD School page.
- View the contact information for and learn more about Our Schools.
- Access the district's Volunteer Page or other links on the Resources for Families page.
- Read about recent district news at the CCSD News Center.
Questions?
If you have any questions please call our Office of Public Affairs.
Clara Heinsohn
Director of Public Affairs
(843) 937-6506
Message from the Superintendent
In the Charleston County School District, we don’t just enroll children – we enroll families. Our district offers families a wide-ranging portfolio of school options to match the diverse needs and interests of our 43,000-plus students. Our district has something for everybody – there are over 75 schools, including those with single-gender, Montessori, Magnet (countywide and neighborhood-level), arts-infused, military, International Baccalaureate, accelerated academics, and career academy programs and themes.
With so many great options, finding the right school requires either a good deal of personal research, connections with family or friends who are “in the know,” or the assistance of a knowledgeable real estate professional, the Chamber of Commerce and/or your local school officials. Thank you for your interest, and I hope to see you in our schools soon.
Dr. Nancy J. McGinley
Superintendent
Charleston County School District
