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At a Glance

Charleston Day School has a long tradition of academic excellence and community involvement, which continues to influence our educational approach. Our low student-to-teacher ratio ensures personalized attention and fosters strong relationships between students and faculty.

STudents & faculty

7 to 1

Student to teacher ratio

STudents & faculty

18

Student per class max

STudents & faculty

2

Homerooms per grade

STudents & faculty

36

Teaching faculty

STudents & faculty

14

ZIP codes represented

Academics

90%+

Graduates taking honors classes in HS

Academics

2

World language offerings, French and Spanish

Academics

3

Accelerated math classes

Academics

36+

Public speaking and performance opportunities

Academics

1 : 1

Laptops and tablets provided for each student

ARTS

24

Art and music classes

ATHLETICS

2 to 3

Physical education classes per week

ATHLETICS

80%+

Students participating on a team

ATHLETICS

30

Athletic Teams

ATHLETICS

11 of 19

Eligible teams advanced to league playoffs

Community Service

525+

Yearly community service hours

Community Service

10

On-campus community service activities

CAMPUS

1937

Year founded

CAMPUS

2

Acres on our downtown campus

Accreditations

Our Graduates

Charleston Day School | Graduate Teachers IconCDS graduates attend a wide range of independent and public secondary schools, colleges, and universities. Below is a snapshot of schools our students attended in recent years.

Local High School Matriculation

Academic Magnet High School
Ashley Hall School
Bishop England High School
Charleston Charter School for Math and Science
Charleston Collegiate School
James Island Charter — IB
Lucy Garrett Beckham High School
Oceanside Collegiate Academy
Porter-Gaud School
Wando High School
West Ashley High School AP/Honors

Boarding School Matriculation

Berkshire School
Choate Rosemary Hall
Christ School
Deerfield Academy
Episcopal High School
Lawrenceville School
McCallie School
St. Andrew’s School– Delaware
St. George’s School
Taft School
Westminster
Woodberry Forest School

Colleges and Universities

Auburn University
The Citadel
Clemson University
Columbia University
Dartmouth College
Duke University
Princeton University
St. Andrews, Scotland
U.S. Naval Academy
UNC Chapel Hill
University of South Carolina
University of Virginia

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