MAY RIVER HIGH SCHOOL
May River High is a public high school that is part of the Beaufort 01 school district, located in Bluffton, SC with about 1,223 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 72 teachers, May River High has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
May River High School, located in the New Riverside area of Bluffton, South Carolina, is a modern public high school serving the rapidly growing community of Beaufort County. Opened in 2016, the school was designed to alleviate overcrowding in neighboring institutions and features state-of-the-art facilities, including advanced athletic complexes and technology-integrated classrooms. As a comprehensive high school, it offers a robust curriculum that spans rigorous academic programs, such as Advanced Placement (AP) and dual-enrollment courses, alongside a variety of Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways intended to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.
Beyond its academic offerings, May River High is well-known for its vibrant extracurricular culture and strong school spirit, represented by the "Shark" mascot. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to student development, providing numerous opportunities for involvement in competitive athletics, fine arts, and various student-led clubs. By fostering a collaborative environment between students, faculty, and the surrounding Bluffton community, May River High strives to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are equipped to succeed in an increasingly complex and interconnected world.
For more information, contact May River High at (843) 836-4900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 836-4900
MAY RIVER HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Bluffton, SC with about 1,223 enrolled students. See other public high schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Beaufort 01
- Total Students:
- 1,223
- Teachers:
- 72
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- 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 1,223 students
- White
- 60.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 23.7%
- Black or African American
- 12.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.5%
- Asian
- 1.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.4%
- Male
- 49.6%
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.