Summary:
Bluffton High is a public high school in Bluffton, South Carolina, serving 1,350 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.
Bluffton High consistently ranks among the top 50 high schools in South Carolina, with a ranking of 38 out of 235 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years, indicating strong academic performance. Bluffton High's students outperform the district and state averages in End-of-Course (EOC) exams across various subjects, including Algebra 1, English 1, English 2, and U.S. History. The school's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 37.56% White, 12% African American, 45.48% Hispanic, 1.48% Asian, and 3.41% two or more races, is notable compared to nearby schools like Beaufort High and Battery Creek High, which have higher percentages of African American and lower percentages of Hispanic students.
Bluffton High's performance is particularly strong among specific student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, and White students, who consistently rank among the top schools in the state for their respective groups. The school also performs well for English Language Learners, Low Socioeconomic Status students, and Gifted and Talented students, ranking in the top 25% of South Carolina high schools for these subgroups. With a relatively high per-student spending of $13,365 in the 2022-2023 school year, Bluffton High's academic success may be attributed to its ability to effectively utilize resources to support student achievement.
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Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
Beaufort 01
SchoolDigger Rank:
38th of 235 South Carolina High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,365
Feeder schools for Bluffton High:
Student/teacher ratio: 15.3
Number of students: 1,350
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
45.5%
White:
37.6%
African American:
12.0%
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Two or more races:
3.4%
Asian:
1.5%
Pacific Islander:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.8%
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