Socastee High

4900 Socastee Boulevard
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588

1,720 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Socastee High School, located on Socastee Boulevard in Myrtle Beach, serves as a cornerstone of the Horry County School District. As a large, comprehensive public high school, it offers a diverse academic curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-enrollment opportunities, and a wide array of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. The school is known for its strong emphasis on preparing students for life after graduation, whether that path involves pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or joining the military.

Beyond academics, Socastee High maintains a vibrant school culture fueled by its mascot, the Brave. The school boasts a competitive athletic department and an active selection of extracurricular clubs, arts programs, and student organizations that encourage community involvement and school spirit. By fostering a collaborative environment between faculty, students, and the surrounding Myrtle Beach community, Socastee High strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that supports both personal growth and academic achievement.

1,720

Total Students

95.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Socastee High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,051
Hispanic	373
Black	135
Asian	34
Two or More	116
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	7

White
1,051 (61.1%)
Hispanic
373 (21.7%)
Black
135 (7.8%)
Two or More
116 (6.7%)
Asian
34 (2.0%)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.4%)
American Indian
4 (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:	Horry 01
Phone:	(843)293-2513
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,720
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	95.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
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 9 484

Grade 10 453

Grade 11 394

Grade 12 389