West Ashley Center for Advance Studies
Charleston · SC · Charleston 01 · Public
How West Ashley Center for Advance Studies compares for families
What families should know about West Ashley Center for Advance Studies.
- ▸ LocallySC sits right at the US average on NAEP 8th-grade math — local school quality will set your kid apart.
- ▸ vs Similar SchoolsThe closest comparables nearby: West Ashley High, Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education, Palmetto Scholars Academy and 5 more. See the sidebar to compare side-by-side.
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Your state's public flagship
University of South Carolina-Columbia
The in-state tuition gap is the flagship's biggest draw — most in-state families pay far less than the out-of-state sticker. Average net price after aid runs about $22,811/yr. Admission odds depend on your student's GPA and test scores, not which high school they attend.
Source: IPEDS admissions, tuition & enrollment + College Scorecard net price. Flagship = the state's primary public research university.
Not enough enrollment history on file to chart a trend for this school yet.
Most similar nearby high schools
The schools most like this one — same type, blended on distance and size — and where their enrollment is heading. These are the schools families here weigh against each other.
| School | Type | Miles | HS enrollment | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Ashley High Charleston |
Public | 0.1 | 2,069 | +12.4% |
| Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education Charleston |
Public · charter | 3.7 | 20 | — |
| Palmetto Scholars Academy North Charleston |
Public · charter | 5.6 | 240 | -12.4% |
| Greg Mathis Charter High North Charleston |
Public · charter | 6.2 | 71 | +4.4% |
| Charleston School of the Arts North Charleston |
Public | 6.3 | 617 | +1.1% |
| Academic Magnet High North Charleston |
Public | 6.3 | 740 | +3.9% |
| Allegro Charter School of Music North Charleston |
Public · charter | 6.3 | 112 | +2.8% |
| Lowcountry Acceleration Academy N Charleston |
Public · charter | 6.6 | 619 | +264.1% |