Blythewood High

10901 Wilson Boulevard
Blythewood, SC 29016

2,164 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Blythewood High School, located in Blythewood, South Carolina, is a prominent secondary institution within the Richland School District Two. Serving a diverse student population, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic rigor and a comprehensive extracurricular program. The campus serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for post-secondary success through a variety of advanced placement courses, career-focused pathways, and athletic programs.

Beyond its academic offerings, Blythewood High is recognized for fostering a strong sense of school spirit and community engagement. The school’s athletic department is particularly notable, frequently competing at high levels in state-sanctioned sports, which helps drive campus culture and alumni involvement. With its modern facilities and dedication to integrating technology into the classroom, Blythewood High continues to focus on preparing its students to navigate the evolving demands of both higher education and the modern workforce.

2,164

Total Students

140.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blythewood High
Demographic	Student Count
White	666
Hispanic	178
Black	1,144
Asian	49
Two or More	114
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

Black
1,144 (53.0%)
White
666 (30.9%)
Hispanic
178 (8.2%)
Two or More
114 (5.3%)
Asian
49 (2.3%)
American Indian
4 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
3 (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:	Richland 02
Phone:	(803)691-4090
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,164
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	140.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
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 9 608

Grade 10 511

Grade 11 547

Grade 12 498