Battery Creek High

788 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

788

Total Students

65.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Battery Creek High
Demographic	Student Count
White	186
Hispanic	207
Black	345
Asian	7
Two or More	40
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
345 (43.8 %)
Hispanic
207 (26.3 %)
White
186 (23.6 %)
Two or More
40 (5.1 %)
Asian
7 (0.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Beaufort 01
Phone:	(843)322-5500
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	788
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 237

Grade 10 217

Grade 11 191

Grade 12 143