Blue Ridge High

1,062 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Blue Ridge High School, located on Fews Chapel Road in Greer, South Carolina, serves as a central pillar of the local community within the Greenville County School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development, catering to a diverse student body from the surrounding rural and suburban areas. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, elective pathways, and various opportunities for students to prepare for post-secondary education or the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Blue Ridge High is well-regarded for its vibrant school spirit and strong extracurricular culture. The "Fighting Tigers" participate in a wide range of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student-led organizations that encourage teamwork and leadership. By blending traditional educational values with modern resources, the school strives to prepare its students to become productive, engaged citizens who are ready to meet the challenges of their future careers.

1,062

Total Students

57.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blue Ridge High
Demographic	Student Count
White	871
Hispanic	91
Black	63
Asian	3
Two or More	25
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	1

White
871 (82.0%)
Hispanic
91 (8.6%)
Black
63 (5.9%)
Two or More
25 (2.4%)
American Indian
8 (0.8%)
Asian
3 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	Greenville 01
Phone:	(864)355-1800
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,062
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 9 283

Grade 10 291

Grade 11 222

Grade 12 266