Hilton Head Island High

Summary:

Hilton Head Island High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, part of the Beaufort 01 school district. The school has a diverse student population and consistently performs above state and district averages in academic assessments.

Hilton Head Island High has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top third of South Carolina high schools for several years. The school's White students consistently rank in the top 20% of the state, while the performance of African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students has been more mixed. Compared to nearby high schools like Battery Creek High and May River High, Hilton Head Island High generally outperforms in academic metrics, though Beaufort High is more comparable in performance.

While Hilton Head Island High has a relatively lower percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients compared to some nearby schools, its statewide ranking has declined in recent years, suggesting challenges in maintaining its academic excellence. The school also faces significant disparities in academic achievement between different racial/ethnic groups, indicating the need for targeted interventions to address these achievement gaps. With a relatively high per-student spending and a slightly higher student-teacher ratio than nearby schools, Hilton Head Island High must continue to prioritize supporting student learning and success.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 70 Wilborn Road
       Hilton Head Island, SC  29926


(843) 689-4800

District: Beaufort 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
86th of 235 South Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,642 Help


Feeder schools for Hilton Head Island High:

Elementary:    Hilton Head Island Elementary
Middle:    Hilton Head Island Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  1,345

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
46.6%
White:
39.2%
African American:
10.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hilton Head Island High ranks better than 63.4% of high schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 3rd 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 56.45. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (46.6%), White (39.2%), African American (10.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hilton Head Island High is 14.9. 3 high schools in the Beaufort 01 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hilton Head Island High is $13,642. 3 high schools in the Beaufort 01 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hilton Head Island High:

SchoolDigger ranks Hilton Head Island High 86th of 235 South Carolina public high schools. (See Hilton Head Island 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 Hilton Head Island High

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Rank History for all students at Hilton Head Island High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 66.75 73rd 187 61.0%
2006 59.05 95th 191 50.3%
2007 61.54 89th 191 53.4%
2008 63.88 79th 185 57.3%
2009 58.28 87th 188 53.7%
2010 70.34 53rd 199 73.4%
2011 79.30 35th 199 82.4%
2012 75.86 42nd 202 79.2%
2013 77.76 43rd 203 78.8%
2014 89.29 17th 210 91.9%
2015 65.81 45th 232 80.6%
2016 64.13 48th 231 79.2%
2017 63.66 40th 223 82.1%
2018 65.74 36th 216 83.3%
2019 67.16 34th 225 84.9%
2021 61.15 70th 227 69.2%
2022 57.56 74th 226 67.3%
2023 62.29 69th 237 70.9%
2024 56.45 86th 235 63.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hilton Head Island High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.57 22nd 58 62.1%
2019 61.48 23rd 64 64.1%
2021 62.93 12th 46 73.9%
2022 39.97 39th 61 36.1%
2023 45.91 36th 68 47.1%
2024 52.94 33rd 71 53.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hilton Head Island High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.76 53rd 214 75.2%
2019 64.54 33rd 217 84.8%
2021 58.02 60th 213 71.8%
2022 53.24 80th 220 63.6%
2023 67.33 47th 226 79.2%
2024 54.79 86th 229 62.4%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Hilton Head Island High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.66 44th 210 79.0%
2019 66.83 42nd 213 80.3%
2021 48.52 100th 213 53.1%
2022 59.08 70th 220 68.2%
2023 59.96 81st 223 63.7%
2024 54.40 91st 225 59.6%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Hilton Head Island High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 62.32 47th 143 67.1%
2021 56.25 38th 115 67.0%
2022 61.01 40th 139 71.2%
2023 41.26 81st 141 42.6%
2024 31.95 106th 145 26.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Hilton Head Island High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.82 33rd 156 78.8%
2024 64.72 67th 157 57.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Hilton Head Island High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.48 35th 213 83.6%
2019 69.88 30th 218 86.2%
2021 69.77 42nd 215 80.5%
2022 56.07 82nd 224 63.4%
2023 62.31 68th 229 70.3%
2024 57.19 84th 228 63.2%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Hilton Head Island High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.11 105th 183 42.6%
2019 39.23 101st 184 45.1%
2021 47.33 81st 178 54.5%
2022 43.77 100th 190 47.4%
2023 50.72 90th 199 54.8%
2024 65.81 51st 194 73.7%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Hilton Head Island High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.41 39th 80 51.3%
2019 63.41 29th 86 66.3%
2021 51.33 49th 93 47.3%
2022 47.86 57th 108 47.2%
2023 56.22 49th 119 58.8%
2024 47.84 66th 121 45.5%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Hilton Head Island High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.01 5th 185 97.3%
2019 82.32 9th 191 95.3%
2021 81.17 19th 189 89.9%
2022 81.20 20th 192 89.6%
2023 79.01 30th 197 84.8%
2024 76.80 33rd 196 83.2%
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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Enrollment information for Hilton Head Island High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 736 237 12 4 5 n/a n/a 0 994
1989 635 249 7 4 1 n/a n/a 0 896
1990 694 262 10 4 3 n/a n/a 0 973
1991 682 284 7 9 1 n/a n/a 0 983
1992 705 280 4 5 3 n/a n/a 0 997
1993 743 303 5 12 1 n/a n/a 0 1064
1994 824 325 5 15 0 n/a n/a 0 1169
1995 892 301 4 20 6 n/a n/a 0 1223
1996 892 301 4 20 6 n/a n/a 0 1223
1997 937 315 5 30 2 n/a n/a 0 1289
1998 942 340 6 48 3 n/a n/a 0 1339
1999 995 387 7 58 2 n/a n/a 0 1449
2000 1022 380 4 80 2 n/a n/a 0 1488
2001 1021 379 5 108 2 n/a n/a 0 1515
2002 1219 416 13 217 1 n/a n/a 2 1868
2003 1219 416 13 217 1 n/a n/a 2 1868
2004 1227 422 20 290 2 n/a n/a 1 1962
2005 745 218 13 197 1 n/a n/a 5 1179
2006 714 207 8 207 1 n/a n/a 6 1143
2007 699 214 4 227 1 n/a n/a 0 1145
2008 725 207 8 251 0 n/a n/a 7 1198
2009 699 197 11 251 1 n/a n/a 5 1164
2010 705 175 13 281 3 n/a n/a 6 1183
2011 675 189 14 311 1 1 6 0 1197
2012 669 171 11 302 0 1 7 0 1161
2013 685 169 12 310 2 1 16 0 1195
2014 712 167 12 361 3 1 15 0 1271
2015 728 170 14 352 2 2 16 0 1284
2016 714 150 20 402 2 2 20 0 1310
2017 702 139 15 438 2 1 26 0 1323
2018 697 129 16 451 1 2 26 0 1322
2019 672 109 16 477 1 1 28 0 1304
2020 676 133 14 510 1 3 31 0 1368
2021 641 124 13 544 0 3 34 0 1359
2022 576 129 8 585 0 3 42 0 1343
2023 527 142 6 627 0 2 41 0 1345

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hilton Head Island High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 994 52.4 18.9 n/a
1989 896 55.0 16.2 n/a
1990 973 55.2 17.6 n/a
1991 983 54.5 18.0 29
1992 997 53.4 18.6 2.5
1993 1064 56.0 19.0 4.6
1994 1169 61.5 19.0 6.8
1995 1223 72.1 17.0 12
1996 1223 72.1 17.0 12
1997 1289 77.0 16.7 15.1
1998 1339 77.5 17.3 11.9
1999 1449 81.0 17.9 21.5
2000 1488 89.0 16.7 14
2001 1515 96.8 15.7 15.7
2002 1868 108.3 17.2 17.5
2003 1868 108.3 17.2 17.5
2004 1962 104.5 18.8 15.7
2005 1179 71.8 16.4 14.7
2006 1143 75.1 15.2 23.5
2007 1145 83.4 13.7 28.1
2008 1198 73.8 16.2 24.1
2009 1164 72.8 16.0 21.1
2010 1183 72.0 16.4 23.9
2011 1197 72.0 16.6 31.7
2012 1161 72.0 16.1 28.4
2013 1195 76.0 15.7 32.1
2014 1271 73.0 17.4 33.3
2015 1284 78.0 16.4 30.9
2016 1310 82.0 15.9 38.1
2017 1323 82.0 16.1 36.4
2018 1322 85.0 15.5 34.3
2019 1304 85.0 15.3 34.4
2020 1368 82.0 16.6 36.2
2021 1359 88.0 15.4 33.4
2022 1343 91.0 14.7 35.4
2023 1345 90.0 14.9 39.7

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 Hilton Head Island High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 994 52.4 18.9 n/a
1989 896 55.0 16.2 n/a
1990 973 55.2 17.6 n/a
1991 983 54.5 18.0 29
1992 997 53.4 18.6 2.5
1993 1064 56.0 19.0 4.6
1994 1169 61.5 19.0 6.8
1995 1223 72.1 17.0 12
1996 1223 72.1 17.0 12
1997 1289 77.0 16.7 15.1
1998 1339 77.5 17.3 11.9
1999 1449 81.0 17.9 21.5
2000 1488 89.0 16.7 14
2001 1515 96.8 15.7 15.7
2002 1868 108.3 17.2 17.5
2003 1868 108.3 17.2 17.5
2004 1962 104.5 18.8 15.7
2005 1179 71.8 16.4 14.7
2006 1143 75.1 15.2 23.5
2007 1145 83.4 13.7 28.1
2008 1198 73.8 16.2 24.1
2009 1164 72.8 16.0 21.1
2010 1183 72.0 16.4 23.9
2011 1197 72.0 16.6 31.7
2012 1161 72.0 16.1 28.4
2013 1195 76.0 15.7 32.1
2014 1271 73.0 17.4 33.3
2015 1284 78.0 16.4 30.9
2016 1310 82.0 15.9 38.1
2017 1323 82.0 16.1 36.4
2018 1322 85.0 15.5 34.3
2019 1304 85.0 15.3 34.4
2020 1368 82.0 16.6 36.2
2021 1359 88.0 15.4 33.4
2022 1343 91.0 14.7 35.4
2023 1345 90.0 14.9 39.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hilton Head Island 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 $277 (2.6%) $387 (3.7%) $665 (6.4%) $7,657 (73.2%) $2,144 (20.5%) $9,800 (93.6%) $10,465
2020 $186 (1.7%) $85 (0.8%) $270 (2.4%) $8,341 (75.1%) $2,492 (22.4%) $10,834 (97.6%) $11,104
2021 $213 (1.9%) $398 (3.6%) $611 (5.5%) $8,084 (73.4%) $2,325 (21.1%) $10,409 (94.5%) $11,020
2022 $238 (2.1%) $619 (5.4%) $857 (7.5%) $8,625 (75.9%) $1,883 (16.6%) $10,508 (92.5%) $11,365
2023 $491 (3.6%) $913 (6.7%) $1,404 (10.3%) $10,041 (73.6%) $2,197 (16.1%) $12,238 (89.7%) $13,642

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hilton Head Island High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 34th of 225 High schoolsRanks 69th of 237 High schools
 14%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Hilton Head Island High)84.770
 14.7%
   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 (Hilton Head Island High)78.968.2
 10.7%
   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 (Hilton Head Island High)83.682.9
 0.7%
   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 Students13041345
 3.1%
African American109142
 30.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian166
 62.5%
Hispanic477627
 31.4%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White672527
 21.6%
Two or More Races2841
 46.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.4%39.7%
 5.3%


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Hilton Head Island High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hilton Head Island Elementary
Middle : Hilton Head Island Middle

Hilton Head Island High ranks 86th of 235 South Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,345 students attended Hilton Head Island High.

Students at Hilton Head Island High are 47% Hispanic, 39% White, 11% African American, 3% Two or more races.


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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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