South Pointe High School
South Pointe High School serves 1,362 students in grades 9-12.
South Pointe High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (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% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Placements
South Pointe High School places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
South Pointe High School's student population of 1,362 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
Total Students | 1,362 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 89 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
South Pointe High School is ranked within the top 30% 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 South Pointe High School is 0.56, which is less 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 | #238 out of 1142 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 45% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 1% | 2% |
Hispanic | 3% | 9% |
Black | 53% | 34% |
White | 41% | 51% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.62 |
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Graduation Rate | 80% | 83% |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 62% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 3% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | York 03 School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to South Pointe High School is Applied Technology Center (4.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Saluda Trail Middle School (0.9 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Rock Hill Saluda Trail Middle School Math: 37% | Reading: 37%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 828 students10
0.9 miles
2300 Saluda Road
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 981-1800 0.9 6-8 828 - Rock Hill Oakdale Elementary School Math: 36% | Reading: 28%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 519 students10
1.2 miles
1129 Oakdale Road
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 981-1585 1.2 PK-5 519 - Rock Hill Palmetto School at the Children's Attention Home Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 16 students10
1.7 miles
1234 Flint Street Extension
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 328-6555 1.7 K-8 16 - Rock Hill Sunset Park Center For Accelerated Studies Math: 55% | Reading: 52%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 470 students10
2.2 miles
1036 Ogden Road
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 981-1260 2.2 K-5 470 - Rock Hill The Children's School At Sylvia Circle Grades: PK-2 | 154 students
2.5 miles
929 Sylvia Circle
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 981-1380 2.5 PK-2 154
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