West Ashley High School

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West Ashley High School
West Ashley High School campus.jpg
Figure-eight shaped building, right
Location
West Ashley High School
4060 West Wildcat Boulevard, Charleston, South Carolina, 29414
Information
School typePublic high school
Established2000
CEEB code 410420
PrincipalAndy Brandt
Teaching staff121.00 (FTE) [1]
Secondary years taught9th–12th grade
Enrollment2,043 (2023–2024) [1]
Student to teacher ratio16.88 [1]
Color(s)Purple and black    [2]
Nickname Wildcats [2]

West Ashley High School is the only public high school located in the West Ashley area in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. It was created in 2000, when the Charleston County School District merged Middleton High School and Saint Andrews High School. It is a part of St. Andrews Constituent District #10.

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Notable events

On July 29, 2002, President George W. Bush visited West Ashley High School to speak about welfare reforms and other topics. [3] [4]

Athletics

West Ashley competes in Class 5A of the SCHSL. Their main rivals are the Wando High School Warriors and the James Island Charter High School Trojans.

Volleyball

West Ashley High School's volleyball team established one of the best programs in the state. During the 2005 season the Lady Wildcats were crowned State Champions, and the following year the Wildcats were runners-up, falling to Hillcrest High School. The team is coached by Christy Jickling, a former professional Canadian volleyball player, the wife of former ECHL South Carolina Stingrays player Mike, one of numerous former Stingrays to have settled in Charleston after their playing careers ended.

Girls' soccer

Notable alumni

References

  1. 1 2 3 "West Ashley High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
  2. 1 2 "West Ashley High School". South Carolina High School League. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  3. ↑ President Bush visits West Ashley high school
  4. ↑ Copy of speech

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