How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Bluffton High | Whale Branch Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bluffton, SC | Seabrook, SC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 1,375 | 409 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.3:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 29.9% | 100.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Bluffton High | Whale Branch Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,414 | $22,414 |
| District | Beaufort 01 | Beaufort 01 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Bluffton High | Whale Branch Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34.5% | 3.9% |
| African American | 12.2% | 70.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48.1% | 18.3% |
| Asian | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.3% | 6.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Bluffton High | Whale Branch Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 10 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 275:1 | 409:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 50.0% | 41.3% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 278 | 26 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.