Our Mission
Eastside High School’s mission is to provide an educational program in a positive atmosphere that ensures both quality and equity. Through rigorous academic courses and meaningful extracurricular opportunities, we prepare students for lifelong learning and success as engaged members of our community.
Our Vision
Eastside High School’s vision is to be consistently excellent in our achievements in academics, athletics, and the arts.
Our Core Beliefs
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All students can learn.
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Students must be active participants in their own learning.
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Education is a shared responsibility of the home, the school, and the community.
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The academic program is the primary focus of the school.
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Extracurricular activities are a valuable component of the total school program.
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Students learn best in a safe, disciplined environment nurtured by teachers, administrators, support staff, families, and the community.
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Character development and mutual respect are essential for a positive learning environment.
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Educational experiences should encourage and enable students to communicate effectively, solve problems competently, think critically and creatively, and act responsibly.
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Learning is a lifelong process.
Our School Profile
Located in the Taylors community, Eastside High School proudly celebrates more than 56 years of excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts in Greenville County. Serving over 1,400 students, Eastside High School is a Palmetto Gold Award recipient and earned an Excellent rating on the 2025–2026 South Carolina School Report Card. The school improved its overall report card score by five points, tying for the second-highest score among Greenville County high schools. Eastside also achieved a 95.1% graduation rate and a 92.5% college and career readiness rate, reflecting our commitment to preparing every student for success after graduation.
With a dedicated staff of highly qualified teachers, counselors, and support personnel, Eastside High School provides a rigorous academic experience while fostering the social and emotional well-being of every student. Students may choose from more than 25 Advanced Placement and Dual Credit courses, as well as a wide range of Career and Technical Education pathways in business, marketing, computer science, sports medicine, and other high-demand fields that lead to industry certifications and postsecondary opportunities.
Our award-winning Fine Arts program provides students with exceptional opportunities in band, orchestra, chorus, theatre, and visual arts through performances, competitions, exhibitions, and community events at the local, state, and national levels. Partnerships with the J. Harley Bonds Career Center, the CTE Innovation Center, and the Fine Arts Center further expand opportunities for students to pursue specialized interests and career pathways.
Eastside students thrive beyond the classroom through participation in 23 championship athletic programs and more than 30 clubs and student organizations. Many of these programs compete successfully at the regional, state, and national levels. Our annual Spirit Week continues to unite students, alumni, families, and community members in support of a student-selected local charity, reinforcing our tradition of service, leadership, and school pride.
Parent and community partnerships remain central to our success. Our active School Improvement Council (SIC) and PTSA strengthen connections between the school and our families through outreach initiatives, volunteerism, and classroom grants that enhance student learning. The Eastside All Sports Booster Club provides invaluable support to our 40 varsity and sub-varsity athletic teams, ensuring student-athletes have the resources needed to excel.
At Eastside High School, we are committed to our mission of providing a positive, challenging, and supportive educational experience where every student has the opportunity to succeed. Guided by our motto, Engaging Minds. Embracing Community., we strive each day to prepare students for success in college, careers, and life. It is truly a great day to be an Eastside Eagle.
