Chicora School of Communication in N. Charleston, South Carolina on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Chicora School of Communication is an urban public school in N. Charleston, South Carolina that is part of Charleston County School District. It serves 316 students in grades 1 - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 7.0:1. Its teachers have had 52 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 1 - 5

316 Students

45 Teachers

3100 Carner Ave

N. Charleston, SC 29405 View local requests

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Chicora School of Communication Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

96%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Chicora School of Communication Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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