Summary:
Beaufort High is a public high school in Beaufort, South Carolina, serving 1,191 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Beaufort 01 school district, which is ranked 26 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Beaufort High has a diverse student population, with 42.23% White, 39.46% African American, and 10.41% Hispanic students. However, the school's test scores are generally below the district and state averages, particularly in Algebra 1/Mathematics, English 1, and U.S. History. Notably, the school performs better in English 2, with 87.17% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024. Beaufort High's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic and White students generally performing better than African American, low socioeconomic status, and disabled students. The school has a relatively high percentage of students (49.29% in 2022-2023) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students.
Compared to nearby schools, Beaufort High's performance is generally lower than that of Bluffton High and Hilton Head Island High, which have higher rankings and better test scores. Interestingly, the nearby Whale Branch Early College High, with a predominantly African American student population (80.04%), outperforms Beaufort High in several areas, including Algebra 1/Mathematics and English 2 test scores. These disparities highlight the need for targeted interventions and additional resources to support all students, particularly those from underperforming subgroups, at Beaufort High.
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Detail:
Public, Magnet 9-12
District:
Beaufort 01
SchoolDigger Rank:
117th of 235 South Carolina High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,950
Feeder schools for Beaufort High:
Student/teacher ratio: 14.5
Number of students: 1,191
Racial breakdown:
White:
42.2%
African American:
39.5%
Hispanic:
10.4%
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Two or more races:
5.2%
Asian:
1.8%
American Indian:
0.6%
Pacific Islander:
0.3%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.3%
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