Battery Creek High School
Battery Creek High School serves 787 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Battery Creek High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Battery Creek High School places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Battery Creek High School's student population of 787 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 787 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 64 teachers |
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School Comparison
Battery Creek High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,142 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Battery Creek High School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #84 out of 1142 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 9% |
| Black | 48% | 34% |
| White | 34% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.62 |
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Graduation Rate | 77% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Beaufort 01 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Battery Creek High School is Islands Academy (2.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Robert Smalls International Academy (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Beaufort Robert Smalls International Academy Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 708 students
0.8 miles
43 W. K. Alston Drive
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-2500 0.8 PK-8 708 - Beaufort Broad River Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 480 students
1.6 miles
474 Broad River Road
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-8400 1.6 PK-5 480 - Beaufort Islands Academy Grades: 6-12 | 54 students
2.5 miles
2900 Mink Point Boulevard
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 322-0733 2.5 6-12 54 - Beaufort Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 380 students
2.9 miles
121 Morrall Drive
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 466-3400 2.9 PK-5 380 - Beaufort Riverview Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 646 students
3.3 miles
81 Savannah Highway
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 379-0133 3.3 K-8 646
School Reviews
| 5 I recommend this school if you're looking to have a good/really fun time in highschool. The teachers really slack though. Do sports and talk to people and you'll be great. I regret leaving this school because it was fun. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Billy |
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