BATTERY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL
Battery Creek High is a public high school that is part of the Beaufort 01 school district, located in Beaufort, SC with about 787 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 64 teachers, Battery Creek High has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Battery Creek High School, located in Beaufort, South Carolina, serves as a central hub for secondary education within the Beaufort County School District. Situated at 1 Blue Dolphin Drive, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is well-known for its spirited "Dolphin" identity. The institution emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military.
Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Battery Creek High is recognized for its diverse extracurricular offerings and career-focused programs. The school places a significant emphasis on student engagement through athletics, arts, and various career and technical education (CTE) pathways, which allow students to gain hands-on experience in specialized fields. By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, Battery Creek aims to cultivate both academic excellence and character development, striving to produce well-rounded graduates who are prepared to contribute positively to the Beaufort area and beyond.
For more information, contact Battery Creek High at (843) 322-5500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-5500
BATTERY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Beaufort, SC with about 787 enrolled students. See other public high schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Beaufort 01
- Total Students:
- 787
- Teachers:
- 64
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 787 students
- Black or African American
- 48.3%
- White
- 33.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.0%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.2%
- Male
- 50.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.