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South Pointe High

801 Neely Road, Rock Hill, SC, 29730

About South Pointe High

Rock Hill, South Carolina is home to South Pointe High School, a public high school that serves students in grades 9–12. The school has a full academic program, including Advanced Placement® classes, that gets students ready for college and the job market. The AP® participation rate is 31%, which shows that students are serious about getting a good education. South Pointe High School has a diverse student body, with 70% of students being minorities and 58% of students being economically disadvantaged. This makes for a welcoming and supportive learning environment. Students showed 36% proficiency in math and 65% proficiency in reading for the 2025–2026 school year. This shows that they are good at reading but still need to work on their math skills. South Pointe High School is one of the best schools in the York 03 district. It offers a wide range of academic and extracurricular programs. The school focuses on both personal and academic growth, with dedicated teachers and a focus on student success. This helps students gain the skills and knowledge they need to do well in college and in their future careers.

South Pointe High Contact Information

Address

801 Neely Road, Rock Hill, SC, 29730

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Phone

(803) 980-2100

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 36%
Reading 65%
State average proficiency is 36% in Math and 65% in Reading.
78
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
4
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
1181
Total Students
$50059
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 163 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at South Pointe High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:20 AM to 3:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 30.06%
Asian 0.51%
Hispanic 6.6%
Black 57.24%
Two+ Races 5.08%
Native Am. 0.51%
White
30.06%
Asian
0.51%
Hispanic
6.6%
Black
57.24%
Two+ Races
5.08%
Native Am.
0.51%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1181
46.91%
554 Female
53.09%
627 Male

Student Population

1181 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

168 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

South Pointe High School's International Baccalaureate (IB) Program is still going strong. The current group of seniors is finishing their extended essays and internal assessments to get recognition around the world. The school recently got a big grant from the community to improve its multimedia and broadcasting lab. This will give students access to professional-grade tools for digital storytelling. The Stallions' sports program is also still a state contender. Recently, they celebrated a number of individual and team successes in the winter sports season.

FAQ

Q1. Are there students from many different backgrounds at the school?

Ans. Yes, the school has a very diverse group of students.

Q2. Does the school offer counseling or therapy?

Ans. Yes, the school offers counseling, behavioral support, and intervention services all in one place.

Q3. Does South Pointe High have Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes?

Ans. Yes, the school offers CTE classes and optional programs.

Q4. Is it possible for students to take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, the school lets students who want to go to college take the SAT and the ACT.

Q5. Does South Pointe High have activities outside of school?

Ans. Yes, students can participate in sports, clubs, the arts, and leadership programs.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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