Beaufort High

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.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

 84 Sea Island Parkway
       Beaufort, SC  29907


(843) 302-2000

District: Beaufort 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
117th of 235 South Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,950 Help


Feeder schools for Beaufort High:

Elementary:    Coosa Elementary
    Lady's Island Elementary
    Mossy Oaks Elementary
    St. Helena Elementary
Middle:    Lady's Island Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  1,191

Racial breakdown:

White:
42.2%
African American:
39.5%
Hispanic:
10.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Beaufort High ranks better than 50.2% of high schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 5th among 6 ranked high schools in the Beaufort 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.54. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (42.2%), African American (39.5%), Hispanic (10.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Beaufort High is 14.5, which is the 3rd best among 6 high schools in the Beaufort 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Beaufort High is $14,950, which is the 3rd highest among 6 high schools in the Beaufort 01 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Beaufort High:

SchoolDigger ranks Beaufort High 117th of 235 South Carolina public high schools. (See Beaufort High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Beaufort 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Beaufort 01 26th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Beaufort High

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Rank History for all students at Beaufort High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 51.85 119th 187 36.4%
2006 55.09 117th 191 38.7%
2007 52.68 125th 191 34.6%
2008 45.93 115th 185 37.8%
2009 51.96 110th 188 41.5%
2010 54.65 99th 199 50.3%
2011 52.77 98th 199 50.8%
2012 68.50 63rd 202 68.8%
2013 68.53 60th 203 70.4%
2014 74.28 47th 210 77.6%
2015 60.81 59th 232 74.6%
2016 57.70 72nd 231 68.8%
2017 56.56 62nd 223 72.2%
2018 56.34 58th 216 73.1%
2019 43.10 101st 225 55.1%
2021 48.73 106th 227 53.3%
2022 47.96 102nd 226 54.9%
2023 51.59 103rd 237 56.5%
2024 46.54 117th 235 50.2%
See the entire list of South Carolina High School Rankings!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Beaufort High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.68 77th 214 64.0%
2019 30.75 137th 217 36.9%
2021 34.15 136th 213 36.2%
2022 38.02 131st 220 40.5%
2023 48.98 100th 226 55.8%
2024 40.06 130th 229 43.2%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Beaufort High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.95 60th 210 71.4%
2019 41.92 107th 213 49.8%
2021 52.00 93rd 213 56.3%
2022 47.47 105th 220 52.3%
2023 48.73 107th 223 52.0%
2024 45.43 118th 225 47.6%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Beaufort High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 31.36 100th 143 30.1%
2021 53.92 46th 115 60.0%
2022 31.96 93rd 139 33.1%
2023 35.16 93rd 141 34.0%
2024 34.67 100th 145 31.0%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Beaufort High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.32 132nd 156 15.4%
2024 20.28 141st 157 10.2%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Beaufort High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.21 3rd 15 80.0%
2024 58.02 7th 15 53.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Beaufort High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.54 67th 213 68.5%
2019 46.30 95th 218 56.4%
2021 46.52 103rd 215 52.1%
2022 46.02 108th 224 51.8%
2023 51.71 94th 229 59.0%
2024 46.60 108th 228 52.6%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Beaufort High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.41 80th 183 56.3%
2019 32.57 128th 184 30.4%
2021 32.23 126th 178 29.2%
2022 33.82 125th 190 34.2%
2023 44.60 97th 199 51.3%
2024 41.02 119th 194 38.7%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Beaufort High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.10 11th 80 86.3%
2019 46.37 50th 86 41.9%
2021 69.07 21st 93 77.4%
2022 67.80 27th 108 75.0%
2023 70.05 28th 119 76.5%
2024 52.05 56th 121 53.7%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Beaufort High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.20 34th 185 81.6%
2019 62.43 48th 191 74.9%
2021 58.70 62nd 189 67.2%
2022 61.80 58th 192 69.8%
2023 61.34 65th 197 67.0%
2024 63.99 59th 196 69.9%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent on FaceBook
Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Open Quote We moved to SC from a high achieving district in Virginia. We did not know what to expect given that SC schools are typically rated much lower than VA schools. Our pleasant surprises began with Beaufort High's staff. My son's teachers were very responsive and typically returned emails and shared information when I asked. Several went above and beyond to help him with his transition to the new school and to help him be successful in his classes. Where we felt like just a number in Virginia, we feel a personal connection here, and it's because of the people in the school. There is a warmth and friendliness here, and the staff care about and recognize the students both for their academics and their character. Our first year at BHS was successful beyond our expectations, and we are so grateful to have chosen this school and community. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Beaufort High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 336 446 5 2 1 n/a n/a 0 790
1989 317 470 11 5 1 n/a n/a 0 804
1990 416 668 15 0 3 n/a n/a 0 1102
1991 434 654 11 3 3 n/a n/a 0 1105
1992 496 673 3 5 2 n/a n/a 0 1179
1993 470 688 1 10 3 n/a n/a 0 1172
1994 489 672 4 8 2 n/a n/a 0 1175
1995 551 677 9 14 1 n/a n/a 0 1252
1996 551 677 9 14 1 n/a n/a 0 1252
1997 582 747 12 15 5 n/a n/a 0 1361
1998 572 779 8 22 6 n/a n/a 0 1387
1999 620 814 8 31 9 n/a n/a 0 1482
2000 633 797 9 43 5 n/a n/a 0 1487
2001 660 786 13 46 5 n/a n/a 0 1510
2002 686 837 21 63 0 n/a n/a 1 1608
2003 686 837 21 63 0 n/a n/a 1 1608
2004 722 789 21 53 2 n/a n/a 6 1593
2005 723 792 17 64 4 n/a n/a 17 1617
2006 765 814 19 69 7 n/a n/a 5 1679
2007 761 807 18 72 4 n/a n/a 0 1662
2008 759 755 20 66 3 n/a n/a 1 1604
2009 792 811 18 62 7 n/a n/a 0 1690
2010 797 826 18 76 10 n/a n/a 3 1730
2011 799 694 18 67 5 4 19 0 1606
2012 756 594 20 67 5 4 16 0 1462
2013 746 553 15 77 2 6 11 0 1410
2014 717 503 14 79 4 5 21 0 1343
2015 724 490 15 97 5 6 28 0 1365
2016 725 488 16 108 5 4 38 0 1384
2017 667 465 23 119 5 4 59 0 1342
2018 666 474 17 124 7 5 63 0 1356
2019 635 458 22 141 8 7 67 0 1338
2020 615 442 20 126 8 6 55 0 1272
2021 565 431 16 128 5 4 55 0 1204
2022 529 431 24 125 4 3 58 0 1174
2023 503 470 22 124 7 3 62 0 1191

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Beaufort High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 790 46.2 17.0 n/a
1989 804 45.3 17.7 n/a
1990 1102 61.6 17.8 n/a
1991 1105 59.1 18.6 25.8
1992 1179 57.3 20.5 23.3
1993 1172 61.5 19.1 30.6
1994 1175 65.7 17.9 29.5
1995 1252 73.0 17.2 35.5
1996 1252 73.0 17.2 35.5
1997 1361 77.0 17.7 38.3
1998 1387 79.0 17.6 36.6
1999 1482 81.0 18.3 45.2
2000 1487 86.0 17.3 43.2
2001 1510 83.2 18.1 31.5
2002 1608 96.9 16.6 45.3
2003 1608 96.9 16.6 45.3
2004 1593 89.0 17.9 49.8
2005 1617 90.4 17.9 46.4
2006 1679 95.1 17.7 41.9
2007 1662 116.4 14.3 42.3
2008 1604 99.0 16.2 42.9
2009 1690 96.0 17.6 42.6
2010 1730 94.0 18.4 42.8
2011 1606 95.0 16.9 40.1
2012 1462 95.0 15.3 41.6
2013 1410 91.0 15.4 42.9
2014 1343 86.0 15.6 38.6
2015 1365 85.0 16.0 41.5
2016 1384 86.0 16.0 44.7
2017 1342 86.0 15.6 44
2018 1356 83.8 16.1 40
2019 1338 85.1 15.7 43.1
2020 1272 83.8 15.1 41.2
2021 1204 78.8 15.2 43.7
2022 1174 80.0 14.6 42.2
2023 1191 82.0 14.5 49.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Beaufort High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 790 46.2 17.0 n/a
1989 804 45.3 17.7 n/a
1990 1102 61.6 17.8 n/a
1991 1105 59.1 18.6 25.8
1992 1179 57.3 20.5 23.3
1993 1172 61.5 19.1 30.6
1994 1175 65.7 17.9 29.5
1995 1252 73.0 17.2 35.5
1996 1252 73.0 17.2 35.5
1997 1361 77.0 17.7 38.3
1998 1387 79.0 17.6 36.6
1999 1482 81.0 18.3 45.2
2000 1487 86.0 17.3 43.2
2001 1510 83.2 18.1 31.5
2002 1608 96.9 16.6 45.3
2003 1608 96.9 16.6 45.3
2004 1593 89.0 17.9 49.8
2005 1617 90.4 17.9 46.4
2006 1679 95.1 17.7 41.9
2007 1662 116.4 14.3 42.3
2008 1604 99.0 16.2 42.9
2009 1690 96.0 17.6 42.6
2010 1730 94.0 18.4 42.8
2011 1606 95.0 16.9 40.1
2012 1462 95.0 15.3 41.6
2013 1410 91.0 15.4 42.9
2014 1343 86.0 15.6 38.6
2015 1365 85.0 16.0 41.5
2016 1384 86.0 16.0 44.7
2017 1342 86.0 15.6 44
2018 1356 83.8 16.1 40
2019 1338 85.1 15.7 43.1
2020 1272 83.8 15.1 41.2
2021 1204 78.8 15.2 43.7
2022 1174 80.0 14.6 42.2
2023 1191 82.0 14.5 49.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Beaufort High

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $379 (3.7%) $347 (3.4%) $726 (7.0%) $7,566 (73.3%) $2,036 (19.7%) $9,602 (93.0%) $10,329
2020 $264 (2.5%) $86 (0.8%) $350 (3.3%) $8,060 (75.6%) $2,246 (21.1%) $10,306 (96.7%) $10,656
2021 $283 (2.5%) $412 (3.6%) $695 (6.0%) $8,520 (73.9%) $2,308 (20.0%) $10,829 (94.0%) $11,524
2022 $351 (2.9%) $609 (5.0%) $960 (7.9%) $9,128 (75.5%) $2,004 (16.6%) $11,132 (92.1%) $12,092
2023 $649 (4.3%) $1,167 (7.8%) $1,816 (12.1%) $10,761 (72.0%) $2,373 (15.9%) $13,134 (87.9%) $14,950

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Beaufort High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 101st of 225 High schoolsRanks 103rd of 237 High schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Beaufort High)57.150.7
 6.4%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Beaufort 01)80.171.2
 8.9%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (South Carolina)68.668.3
 0.3%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Beaufort High)67.260.7
 6.5%
   End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Beaufort 01)73.468.8
 4.6%
   End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (South Carolina)67.259.1
 8.1%
End of Course English 1 (Beaufort High)71.786.9
 15.2%
   End of Course English 1 (Beaufort 01)81.185.9
 4.8%
   End of Course English 1 (South Carolina)78.984
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students13381191
 11%
African American458470
 2.6%
American Indian87
 12.5%
Asian2222
Hispanic141124
 12.1%
Pacific Islander73
 57.1%
White635503
 20.8%
Two or More Races6762
 7.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.1%49.3%
 6.2%


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Beaufort High ranks 117th of 235 South Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Beaufort High are 42% White, 39% African American, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,191 students attended Beaufort High.

Beaufort High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Coosa Elementary
Elementary : Lady's Island Elementary
Elementary : Mossy Oaks Elementary
Elementary : St. Helena Elementary
Middle : Lady's Island Middle


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

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