Fort Dorchester High School is a public high school located in North Charleston, South Carolina

North Charleston, South Carolina

North Charleston is the 3rd largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina with incorporated areas in Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties. On June 12, 1972 the city of North Charleston incorporated and was the 9th largest city in South Carolina. According to the 2010 Census, North...

 and is a part of Dorchester School District Two.

Academics

The school offers numerous Honors and Advanced Placement elective courses for students. It also offers the world renowned International Baccalaureate (IB) program. Advanced Placement is offered for Calculus AB, English Language, English Literature, European History, US History, US Government.

Athletics

Fort Dorchester's mascot is the Patriot

Patriot (American Revolution)

Patriots is a name often used to describe the colonists of the British Thirteen United Colonies who rebelled against British control during the American Revolution. It was their leading figures who, in July 1776, declared the United States of America an independent nation...

, and its colors are Red, Blue, and Silver. Their top rivals are Summerville High School

Summerville High School

- History :In 1924, a brick building on Main Street, which is now Rollings Middle School of the Arts, was the only high school in the Summerville area. As Summerville’s population increased rapidly in the late 1960s and early 1970s, a larger campus was needed. In 1969, the present building on...

, and Ashley Ridge High School

Ashley Ridge High School

Ashley Ridge High School is a secondary school located in Dorchester County, South Carolina and is the newest high school in Dorchester School District 2. The school is approximately .2 miles from the City of North Charleston and approximately 2.75 miles from the Town of Summerville...

. The varsity football team is currently coached by Steve LaPrad. The team had a combined record of nine wins and four losses in their 2007 and 2008 seasons. Fort Dorchester's stadium is named after former head coach John Bagwell, who coached the football team from the school's opening until his death in 2002.
Fort is also known for its outstanding wrestling team, coached by B.D. LaPrad. The team was state champion for the 2006-2007 and 2009-2010 seasons.
Fort's Mens Varsity Swim Team won the Region Championship Meet back to back in 2008-2009. The Women's Varsity Swim Team won the Region Championship in 2009.
Fort Dorchester's Mens Varsity Basketball Team went 13-1 in the 2009-2010 Season. Their only loss to Goose Creek.

The FD Club Hockey Team won the state championship for AAAA USA Hockey Club in the 2009-2010 season.

Demographics

To ease over crowding in Fort Dorchester and Summerville High School

Summerville High School

- History :In 1924, a brick building on Main Street, which is now Rollings Middle School of the Arts, was the only high school in the Summerville area. As Summerville’s population increased rapidly in the late 1960s and early 1970s, a larger campus was needed. In 1969, the present building on...

, the district built the new Ashley Ridge High School

Ashley Ridge High School

Ashley Ridge High School is a secondary school located in Dorchester County, South Carolina and is the newest high school in Dorchester School District 2. The school is approximately .2 miles from the City of North Charleston and approximately 2.75 miles from the Town of Summerville...

, which opened in fall 2008.

Demographic	Percent
Black	31.1
White	62.8
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