Fort Mill High

215 North Highway 21 Bypass
Fort Mill, SC 29715

(803)548-1900

2,115 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Fort Mill High School, located in the heart of Fort Mill, South Carolina, is the flagship secondary institution of the Fort Mill School District. Known for its rich history as the area's original high school, it serves as a central pillar of the community, consistently maintaining a reputation for academic excellence and high performance on state assessments. The school offers a diverse and rigorous curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education programs, and specialized pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Fort Mill High is widely recognized for its robust extracurricular culture. The school fields highly competitive athletic teams—famously known as the "Yellow Jackets"—and boasts award-winning fine arts programs, including band, theater, and visual arts. With a strong emphasis on school spirit and community involvement, Fort Mill High fosters an environment that encourages student engagement, leadership, and personal growth, making it a highly sought-after school within the rapidly growing York County region.

2,115

Total Students

135.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fort Mill High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,443
Hispanic	226
Black	197
Asian	155
Two or More	89
American Indian	5

White
1,443 (68.2%)
Hispanic
226 (10.7%)
Black
197 (9.3%)
Asian
155 (7.3%)
Two or More
89 (4.2%)
American Indian
5 (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:	York 04
Phone:	(803)548-1900
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,115
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	135.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
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 9 577

Grade 10 538

Grade 11 508

Grade 12 492

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Fort Mill High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	577
Grade 10	538
Grade 11	508
Grade 12	492

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Fort Mill High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,023	48.4%
Male	1,092	51.6%

High School 9th - 12th

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1,961 Students

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High School 9th - 12th