Catawba Ridge High School

Summary:

Catawba Ridge High School is a public high school located in Fort Mill, South Carolina, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,530 students. The school is part of the York 04 School District, which is ranked 1 out of 75 districts in South Carolina and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Catawba Ridge High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in South Carolina, ranking 20th out of 235 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on End-of-Course (EOCEP) exams is particularly impressive, with students consistently outperforming the state and district averages across various subjects. Catawba Ridge High School also has a relatively diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is more diverse than some of the nearby schools, such as Nation Ford High and Fort Mill High.

Catawba Ridge High School's strong performance extends to various student subgroups, including female students, male students, Asian students, African American students, Hispanic students, multi-racial students, low socioeconomic status students, disabled students, and gifted and talented students. This indicates that the school is effectively serving the needs of diverse student populations. Additionally, Catawba Ridge High School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 17.91% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is lower than the nearby schools of Nation Ford High (30.53%) and Fort Mill High (19.65%), suggesting a higher socioeconomic status of the student population.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1180 Fort Mill Parkway
Fort Mill, SC 29715

(803) 835-5222

District: York 04

SchoolDigger Rank:
20^th of 235 South Carolina High Schools

Feeder schools for Catawba Ridge High School:

Elementary:	Doby's Bridge Elementary
	River Trail Elementary
Middle:	Banks Trail Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Number of students: 1,530

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.4%

African American:

10.1%

Hispanic:

8.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 17.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Catawba Ridge High School ranks better than 91.5% of high schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked high schools in the York 04 School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.98. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Catawba Ridge High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Catawba Ridge High School 20^th of 235 South Carolina public high schools. (See Catawba Ridge High School in the ranking list.)

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York 04:

SchoolDigger ranks York 04 1^st of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Catawba Ridge High School

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Rank History for all students at Catawba Ridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2021	85.67	13^th	227	94.3%
2022	83.31	20^th	226	91.2%
2023	90.88	12^th	237	94.9%
2024	84.98	20^th	235	91.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Catawba Ridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2022	89.52	2^nd	48	95.8%
2023	91.29	2^nd	57	96.5%
2024	91.78	1^st	53	98.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Catawba Ridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2021	79.43	17^th	213	92.0%
2022	76.22	27^th	220	87.7%
2023	91.63	9^th	226	96.0%
2024	72.21	40^th	229	82.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Catawba Ridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2021	83.78	16^th	213	92.5%
2022	83.34	17^th	220	92.3%
2023	89.66	11^th	223	95.1%
2024	83.87	21^st	225	90.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Catawba Ridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2021	80.87	14^th	115	87.8%
2022	89.50	7^th	139	95.0%
2023	94.77	4^th	141	97.2%
2024	85.49	13^th	145	91.0%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Catawba Ridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	76.85	7^th	156	95.5%
2024	74.49	7^th	157	95.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Catawba Ridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2021	86.03	16^th	215	92.6%
2022	83.85	22^nd	224	90.2%
2023	91.26	12^th	229	94.8%
2024	86.02	17^th	228	92.5%

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Rank History for Asian students at Catawba Ridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	72.30	3^rd	11	72.7%
2024	55.92	7^th	13	46.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Catawba Ridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2021	86.92	9^th	178	94.9%
2022	89.50	10^th	190	94.7%
2023	97.84	3^rd	199	98.5%
2024	85.50	12^th	194	93.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Catawba Ridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2021	88.92	5^th	93	94.6%
2022	81.95	11^th	108	89.8%
2023	93.08	3^rd	119	97.5%
2024	84.65	10^th	121	91.7%

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Rank History for White students at Catawba Ridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2021	79.94	22^nd	189	88.4%
2022	74.49	33^rd	192	82.8%
2023	84.05	16^th	197	91.9%
2024	79.49	28^th	196	85.7%

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Data source: test scores: South Carolina State 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.

Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Catawba Ridge High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	671	85	21	58	1	0	41	877
2021	940	126	36	95	3	2	62	1264
2022	1046	141	48	116	5	1	80	1437
2023	1093	154	62	131	3	1	86	1530

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 Catawba Ridge High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	877	62.8	13.9	11.3
2021	1264	79.3	15.9	10
2022	1437	100.3	14.3	11.3
2023	1530	98.0	15.6	17.9

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 Catawba Ridge High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	877	62.8	13.9	11.3
2021	1264	79.3	15.9	10
2022	1437	100.3	14.3	11.3
2023	1530	98.0	15.6	17.9

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.

Schools Near Catawba Ridge High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (2024)	EOCEP English 1 (2024)	EOCEP U.S. History and the Constitution (2024)	EOCEP English 2 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 End of Course	EOCEP English 1 End of Course	EOCEP U.S. History and the Constitution End of Course	EOCEP English 2 End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Catawba Ridge High School	Public	9-12	1180 Fort Mill Parkway	Fort Mill	29715	York County	York 04	No	No	No	No	(803) 835-5222	1,530	98	15.6	17.9%	1,093 (71.4%)	154 (10.1%)	131 (8.6%)	62 (4.1%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	86 (5.6%)	85	20^th of 235 public high schools	91.5%		90.9	12^th of 237 public high schools	94.9%	8	75.4	84.5	86.5	99.1
Fort Mill High	Public	9-12	215 North Highway 21 Bypass	Fort Mill	29715	York County	York 04	No	No	No	No	(803) 548-1900	2,036	135	15.1	19.6%	1,445 (71.0%)	206 (10.1%)	171 (8.4%)	127 (6.2%)	3 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	83 (4.1%)	87.5	13^th of 235 public high schools	94.5%		91.1	11^th of 237 public high schools	95.4%	2	80.1	88.3	87.4	97.8	$10,243	$297	$327	$624	$8,165	$1,454	$9,619
Legion Collegiate Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	505 University Drive	Rock Hill	29730	York County	Charter Institute at Erskine	Yes	No	No	No	(803) 620-6040	542	25	21.6	4.8%	381 (70.3%)	101 (18.6%)	27 (5.0%)	9 (1.7%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.7%)	85.1	19^th of 235 public high schools	91.9%		78	30^th of 237 public high schools	87.3%	11	85.9	87.5	72.2	96.8
Nation Ford High	Public	9-12	1400 AO Jones Boulevard	Fort Mill	29715	York County	York 04	No	No	No	No	(803) 835-0000	1,877	126	14.9	30.5%	1,020 (54.3%)	301 (16.0%)	306 (16.3%)	142 (7.6%)	8 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	99 (5.3%)	83.7	22^nd of 235 public high schools	90.6%		84.4	20^th of 237 public high schools	91.6%	2	80.7	87.6	79.5	95.8	$10,706	$298	$300	$597	$8,592	$1,517	$10,109
Rock Hill High	Public	9-12	320 West Springdale Road	Rock Hill	29730	York County	York 03	No	No	No	No	(803) 981-1300	1,945	121	16.0	55.0%	829 (42.6%)	575 (29.6%)	331 (17.0%)	43 (2.2%)	49 (2.5%)	3 (0.2%)	115 (5.9%)	38.2	137^th of 235 public high schools	41.7%		40.1	132^nd of 237 public high schools	44.3%	5	57.9	60.2	55.0	82.1	$12,900	$589	$1,185	$1,774	$9,680	$1,445	$11,125
Applied Technology Center	Public	9-12	2399 West Main Street	Rock Hill	29732	York County	York 03	No	No	No	No	(803) 981-1100	0	23	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Northwestern High	Public	9-12	2503 West Main Street	Rock Hill	29732	York County	York 03	No	No	No	No	(803) 981-1200	1,774	109	16.2	51.5%	689 (38.8%)	744 (41.9%)	235 (13.2%)	28 (1.6%)	2 (0.1%)	5 (0.3%)	71 (4.0%)	46.6	116^th of 235 public high schools	50.6%		52.6	98^th of 237 public high schools	58.6%	18	52.7	74.8	65.6	82.2	$13,016	$567	$1,199	$1,766	$9,847	$1,403	$11,250
South Pointe High	Public	9-12	801 Neely Road	Rock Hill	29730	York County	York 03	No	No	No	No	(803) 980-2100	1,196	82	14.5	60.5%	371 (31.0%)	681 (56.9%)	93 (7.8%)	7 (0.6%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (3.4%)	50.8	96^th of 235 public high schools	59.1%		52.3	101^st of 237 public high schools	57.4%	5	63.2	88.0	62.0	85.1	$14,543	$592	$1,368	$1,960	$10,948	$1,635	$12,583
Indian Land High	Public	9-12	6100 Charlotte Hwy	Lancaster	29720	Lancaster County	Lancaster 01	No	No	No	No	(803) 286-8470	1,678	95	17.6	26.5%	1,052 (62.7%)	270 (16.1%)	210 (12.5%)	52 (3.1%)	4 (0.2%)	4 (0.2%)	86 (5.1%)	72.3	45^th of 235 public high schools	80.9%		75.3	39^th of 237 public high schools	83.5%	6	74.2	72.4	76.5	91.3	$10,054	$524	$511	$1,035	$7,730	$1,289	$9,019
Clover High	Public	9-12	1625 Highway 55 East	Clover	29710	York County	York 02	No	No	No	No	(803) 810-8200	2,685	172	15.6	35.0%	1,958 (72.9%)	308 (11.5%)	238 (8.9%)	44 (1.6%)	5 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	132 (4.9%)	76.9	32^nd of 235 public high schools	86.4%		80.7	25^th of 237 public high schools	89.5%	7	84.4	75.8	68.7	93.7	$13,332	$382	$479	$862	$10,458	$2,012	$12,471

Frequently Asked Questions about Catawba Ridge High School

What is the racial makeup of Catawba Ridge High School?

Students at Catawba Ridge High School are 71% White, 10% African American, 9% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

What district is Catawba Ridge High School in?

York 04

Is Catawba Ridge High School a good school?

Yes. Catawba Ridge High School ranks in the top 8.5% of South Carolina high schools.

What schools feed into Catawba Ridge High School?

Catawba Ridge High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Doby's Bridge Elementary
Elementary : River Trail Elementary
Middle : Banks Trail Middle

How many students attend Catawba Ridge High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,530 students attended Catawba Ridge High School.

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