Blue Ridge High

1,066 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Blue Ridge High School, located on Fews Chapel Road in Greer, South Carolina, serves as a central pillar of the local community within the Greenville County School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development, catering to a diverse student body from the surrounding rural and suburban areas. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, elective pathways, and various opportunities for students to prepare for post-secondary education or the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Blue Ridge High is well-regarded for its vibrant school spirit and strong extracurricular culture. The "Fighting Tigers" participate in a wide range of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student-led organizations that encourage teamwork and leadership. By blending traditional educational values with modern resources, the school strives to prepare its students to become productive, engaged citizens who are ready to meet the challenges of their future careers.

1,066

Total Students

63.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blue Ridge High
Demographic	Student Count
White	906
Hispanic	83
Black	40
Asian	5
Two or More	28
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
906 (85.0 %)
Hispanic
83 (7.8 %)
Black
40 (3.8 %)
Two or More
28 (2.6 %)
Asian
5 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

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:	Greenville 01
Phone:	(864)355-1800
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,066
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 9 314

Grade 10 279

Grade 11 248

Grade 12 225