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Our mission is to provide students with access to a diverse array of current, real-world career programs, supported by a dedicated staff and community partnerships to empower all students to explore, understand, and meet the requirements of becoming college and/or career-ready through tailored education and skills development while equipping them with a viable plan for their next steps and the necessary tools to make meaningful contributions to society.
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Academies, Programs, & Majors
The East Cooper Center for Advanced Studies proudly serves high school students from both Lucy Beckham and Wando High Schools, offering dynamic pathways to help them become college and career-ready. Explore our school and discover the exciting opportunities within our four Academies and seventeen specialized Programs! Follow THIS LINK.
Checking In at the Career Center
The Career Center at the East Cooper Center for Advanced Studies is dedicated to guiding students as they explore career goals, strengthen job search skills, and connect with local employment and internship opportunities. Through partnerships with area professionals, students are also matched with mentors who help expand their knowledge and career readiness. The Career Center features a dedicated lab where students can access valuable resources on college planning and career pathways. Follow THIS LINK and visit today!
Media Center & Fab Lab
The Media Center & Fab Lab is a place where students and teachers can embark on personal and educational learning ventures to broaden their scope and practice STEAM skills, which are so important to today’s future leaders. Follow THIS LINK to learn more!
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East Cooper CAS Voices
Scale of Service
CCSD By The Numbers
50,583
Students
Second-largest school district in SC
CCSD represents a unique blend of urban, suburban, and rural schools spanning 1,300 square miles along the coast.
90
Schools
A Diverse Portfolio
Specialized programs are delivered through neighborhood, magnet, IB (International Baccalaureate), Montessori, and charter schools
$915.2
General Operating Fund
Balanced Budget
The 2026-2027 Budget was developed with the District’s goals and priorities at the forefront of budgetary decisions.
40,000
Nurse Visits / Month
CCSD promotes healthy students and schools
School nurses are the leaders who bridge health care and education.
48,800
Meals & Snacks/Day
Good nutrition and learning go hand in hand
Our team is comprised of food and nutrition professionals dedicated to students' health and well-being.
31,000
Miles/Day
Buses
Transportation is provided to 78 schools
Our buses provide reliable transportation for students and parents in a manner that supports the district's educational and extracurricular objectives.
6,593
Full-Time
Staff
Attracting, developing, and retaining talent
Competitive compensation and workforce stability ensure that every member of our team, can thrive personally and professionally
$78,357
Avg. Teacher
Salary
CCSD base teacher pay is more than $67,000
CCSD teachers are among the highest paid in non-union school districts nationwide.
Why East Cooper Center for Advanced Studies
24
Unique Majors
18
Exceptional Programs
Over 96%
Students graduated college or career ready when enrolled for a class at the ECCAS.
31
Distinctive certifications given annualy.
100%
Serving East Cooper students and their families.
Over $72,000
Dollars earned in Scholarships
Only School
In the nation to offer all 17 PLTW courses.
2097 of 2333
Students passed their certification exam during the school year.
The ECCAS Advantage
Week of Ceremonies
