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West Ashley High School
As the neighborhood high school for the West Ashley community, we are dedicated to serving and supporting our diverse student body and providing them with the best opportunities for growth and success. Our rigorous academic programs and a wide array of extracurricular offerings aim to cultivate a supportive learning environment where students feel a profound sense of belonging. We are committed to preparing our students for their post-graduation journey by instilling essential values of personal responsibility, advocacy, collaboration, and kindness. Join us in creating a community where every student can thrive and excel.
Academics
At West Ashley, we are dedicated to empowering our students through a diverse and comprehensive program of studies. We inspire them to achieve their full potential and pursue courses that cater to their unique needs and interests while preparing them for future success in education and their careers.
Athletics
West Ashley High School's AAAAA athletics program excels with competitive teams and dedicated student-athletes. The program fosters collaboration, leadership, and time management skills, boosting self-esteem and discipline. With multiple state and region championships, the Wildcats are committed to continuing their legacy of excellence. Go Wildcats!
Update for Student Devices
In accordance with Policy JICJ, "Prohibition of Personal Electronic Devices," and State Proviso 1.103, WAHS will implement a new policy regarding student cell phones and other electronic devices beginning Monday, January 6, 2025. This policy, required by state law, is designed to help students focus and learn better in class.
- Additional Information Regarding Policy JICJ (CCSD, WAHS)
- Policy JICJ Expectations at WAHS
Graduation: Class of 2025
West Ashley High School is pleased to announce information regarding our Graduation Ceremony for the Wildcat Class of 2025. Join us on Thursday, May 22nd, 2025, at 11:00am at the North Charleston Coliseum as we celebrate the accomplishments of our graduating seniors. We are incredibly excited to share this momentous occasion with our Wildcats and their families!
Click Here for the "WAHS Class of 2025 Information & Timeline"
Click Here for the "CCSD High School Graduation Schedule"
Wildcat Connects
Here at West Ashley, we want to connect with you! In addition to the updates that are being made to our website, please be sure to check and follow the below communication platforms:
We utilize these platforms regularly, in addition to email, callouts, and Canvas updates made by our teachers regularly.
News & Announcements
![2025 Meeting Street Scholarship Fund - image with six students posing]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741286811/ccsdschoolscom/jveesktoww7luh7ptkow/MeetingStreetScholarshipFund2025_800x715.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741286811/ccsdschoolscom/jveesktoww7luh7ptkow/MeetingStreetScholarshipFund2025_800x715.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741286811/ccsdschoolscom/jveesktoww7luh7ptkow/MeetingStreetScholarshipFund2025_800x715.png","width":800}])
![Graduation Save the Date Class of 25]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741981908/ccsdschoolscom/mzjim21ximc3akrs1ccw/GraduationSavetheDateCarousel.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741981908/ccsdschoolscom/mzjim21ximc3akrs1ccw/GraduationSavetheDateCarousel.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741981908/ccsdschoolscom/mzjim21ximc3akrs1ccw/GraduationSavetheDateCarousel.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1741981908/ccsdschoolscom/mzjim21ximc3akrs1ccw/GraduationSavetheDateCarousel.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1741981908/ccsdschoolscom/mzjim21ximc3akrs1ccw/GraduationSavetheDateCarousel.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741981908/ccsdschoolscom/mzjim21ximc3akrs1ccw/GraduationSavetheDateCarousel.png","width":2000}])
![Admin Student Caseload Breakdown]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1723404724/ccsdschoolscom/lhkyoigcmlibdznv3jdu/2024-2025WAHSADMINISTRATIVECASELOADS8x6in2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1723404724/ccsdschoolscom/lhkyoigcmlibdznv3jdu/2024-2025WAHSADMINISTRATIVECASELOADS8x6in2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1723404724/ccsdschoolscom/lhkyoigcmlibdznv3jdu/2024-2025WAHSADMINISTRATIVECASELOADS8x6in2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1723404724/ccsdschoolscom/lhkyoigcmlibdznv3jdu/2024-2025WAHSADMINISTRATIVECASELOADS8x6in2.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1723404724/ccsdschoolscom/lhkyoigcmlibdznv3jdu/2024-2025WAHSADMINISTRATIVECASELOADS8x6in2.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1723404724/ccsdschoolscom/lhkyoigcmlibdznv3jdu/2024-2025WAHSADMINISTRATIVECASELOADS8x6in2.png","width":2000}])
![WAHS Welcomes New Principal, Dr. Brandt!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1723411141/ccsdschoolscom/ad0ew3al4geqc8a5pfgr/PrincipalAnnouncementPosting1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1723411141/ccsdschoolscom/ad0ew3al4geqc8a5pfgr/PrincipalAnnouncementPosting1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1723411141/ccsdschoolscom/ad0ew3al4geqc8a5pfgr/PrincipalAnnouncementPosting1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1723411141/ccsdschoolscom/ad0ew3al4geqc8a5pfgr/PrincipalAnnouncementPosting1.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1723411141/ccsdschoolscom/ad0ew3al4geqc8a5pfgr/PrincipalAnnouncementPosting1.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1723411141/ccsdschoolscom/ad0ew3al4geqc8a5pfgr/PrincipalAnnouncementPosting1.png","width":2000}])
Wildcat Nation, please join us in welcoming West Ashley High School’s next principal, Dr. Andrew Brandt!
![CCSD Official Parents Facebook Page]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1723402873/ccsdschoolscom/ioz9gr3xuebhr0q5xs12/CCSDParentsFacebookGroupInfo1.gif","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1723402873/ccsdschoolscom/ioz9gr3xuebhr0q5xs12/CCSDParentsFacebookGroupInfo1.gif","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1723402873/ccsdschoolscom/ioz9gr3xuebhr0q5xs12/CCSDParentsFacebookGroupInfo1.gif","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1723402873/ccsdschoolscom/ioz9gr3xuebhr0q5xs12/CCSDParentsFacebookGroupInfo1.gif","width":1027}])
![Top 5 Teacher of the Year Finalist, Julia Royall]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1720806157/ccsdschoolscom/zcij7puul8v4kd2tjaiw/Royall-cropped.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1720806157/ccsdschoolscom/zcij7puul8v4kd2tjaiw/Royall-cropped.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1720806157/ccsdschoolscom/zcij7puul8v4kd2tjaiw/Royall-cropped.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1720806157/ccsdschoolscom/zcij7puul8v4kd2tjaiw/Royall-cropped.jpg","width":1023}])
Julia Royall, a French teacher at West Ashley High School was recognized as a Top 5 Teacher of the Year Finalist.
![West Ashley BSN Store Screenshot]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1723402637/ccsdschoolscom/kgw08afeh8jtafzweicq/WAHSBSNWebsiteImage.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1723402637/ccsdschoolscom/kgw08afeh8jtafzweicq/WAHSBSNWebsiteImage.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1723402637/ccsdschoolscom/kgw08afeh8jtafzweicq/WAHSBSNWebsiteImage.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1723402637/ccsdschoolscom/kgw08afeh8jtafzweicq/WAHSBSNWebsiteImage.jpg","width":1023}])
Check the link to purchase West Ashley swag!! There are lots of great deals and tons of options to choose from. Get yours today so you can show your Wildcat Pride!!
![CCSD new mobile app launches.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1723402365/ccsdschoolscom/afmkx84kfacn5d1avnv3/CCSDApplication1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1723402365/ccsdschoolscom/afmkx84kfacn5d1avnv3/CCSDApplication1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1723402365/ccsdschoolscom/afmkx84kfacn5d1avnv3/CCSDApplication1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1723402365/ccsdschoolscom/afmkx84kfacn5d1avnv3/CCSDApplication1.jpg","width":1023}])
CCSD has expanded its communications outreach with a free mobile app that is now available in the online Apple App and Google Play app stores.
Upcoming Events
West Ashley High School has been an amazing experience! The opportunities I've had, from challenging classes to exciting clubs, have helped me grow so much. The teachers and staff are incredibly supportive, always pushing me to do my best. I'm so grateful for everything I've learned and all the encouragement I've received here. -Nicole S. (12th Grader)
Our son's experience at West Ashley has been exceptional. From the start, the supportive atmosphere was clear. He's thrived thanks to dedicated teachers and numerous opportunities to explore his interests. The unwavering support he received has built his confidence and readiness for the future. We're incredibly grateful for the well-rounded education and countless opportunities West Ashley has provided. -Scott B. (12th Grade Parent)