Myrtle Beach High

Horry 01
3302 Robert Grissom Parkway
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
1,633 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Myrtle Beach High School, located on Robert Grissom Parkway in the heart of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is a prominent public secondary institution serving the local community within the Horry County School District. As a staple of the area, the school is known for its diverse academic curriculum and its strong emphasis on preparing students for post-secondary success through a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career-technical programs, and extracurricular opportunities.

Beyond academics, the school maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by a deep sense of school spirit and a highly competitive athletics program. Often recognized as the "Seahawks," Myrtle Beach High is frequently involved in regional sports championships, which helps foster a strong connection between the school and the surrounding Myrtle Beach community. With its central location and commitment to student development, the school continues to be a focal point for families in the region, balancing rigorous educational standards with a well-rounded experience in arts, athletics, and student-led organizations.
1,633
Total Students
83.5
Full-Time Teachers
19.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    629 (38.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    483 (29.6 %)
  • Black
    368 (22.5 %)
  • Two or More
    107 (6.6 %)
  • Asian
    39 (2.4 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (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: Horry 01
Phone: (843)839-7148
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,633
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 83.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.6
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 9 504
Grade 10 435
Grade 11 374
Grade 12 320
Gender Ratio
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