Blue Ridge High School is helping all students develop the World Class Skills of the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate by preparing them to be college and career ready. We are committed to producing young adults who are prepared for the workforce, the military, and/or college.

Blue Ridge High School is focused on three core goals:

• Building strong Relationships with each other and holding each other to high expectations.
   

• Collaborating to create an Organization that promotes the Achievement of all students.
   

• Rallying our school and community around everything that makes BRHS exceptional.
   

These goals form the foundation of our school mantra, #HearUsROAR. Our vision is to provide students with a world-class education that empowers them to ROAR long after graduation.

Academically, Blue Ridge offers multiple Advanced Placement, Dual Credit, and seven career “Completer” pathways. The Class of 2025 celebrated over 200 students earning College or Career Readiness (CCR) and secured more than $5 million in college scholarships. We continue our international partnership with the Hebei Global Village International School in China, offering students virtual collaboration opportunities on academic projects that develop global competencies.

Our School Improvement Council (SIC) was honored as a finalist for the prestigious Dick and Tunky Riley SIC Award for Excellence, demonstrating our community's commitment to continuous improvement.

Our clubs and student organizations continue to thrive:

• The Beta Club was recognized as both a Club of Merit and a Club of Distinction for 2024, with representation from all grade levels.
   

• Student Council (StuCo) raised an impressive $34,102.90 for Meals on Wheels, showcasing our students' commitment to service.
   

• Our Future Farmers of America (FFA) earned the Superior Chapter Award at the State Convention, donated plants to the State Capitol building, and engaged directly with South Carolina legislators to advocate for agriculture.
   

AFJROTC had an outstanding year, earning a 95.5 "Exceeds Standards" rating during their headquarters inspection—the highest among Greenville County units. The Regional Director commented that our Color Guard "could lead a clinic for other schools." They:

• Completed 1,312 community service hours across 45 events

• Led high-profile events such as the Greenville Drive baseball game, SEC Women's Basketball Championships, Monster Jam, the Greer Christmas Parade, and the Memorial Day Carry the Load ceremony

• Earned 5th Place for Armed Unit Inspection at the National High School Drill Team Championship

• Launched two new leadership development programs: the Raiders Team and Flight Simulator Team, with seven cadets earning Orientation Flight Scholarships in a Cessna 172

• Supported The Blood Connection by leading donor recruitment and operational assistance for the BRHS Blood Drive

Our fine arts programs continue to exemplify excellence:

• The Orchestra earned Superior with Distinction at the Concert Performance Assessment, with 10 students making All-County Orchestra, 3 Region Orchestra participants, and numerous superior ratings at Solo & Ensemble.

• The Choir achieved Superior with Distinction for the 4th consecutive year at CPA, performed collaboratively with both the Rivertree Singers and the North Greenville University Concert Choir, and had 14 students accepted into All-State Chorus.

• The Band continues to grow in performance and participation, supporting school and community events.

• Our Robotics Teams represented BRHS at the State VEX VRC Robotics Competition, continuing to build STEM excellence.

In athletics, BRHS celebrated one of its most successful years to date:

• Boys Golf: AAAA State Champions, AAAA Upper State Champions, Individual State Champion, and recognized for having the Highest Team GPA in Greenville County

• Girls Golf: AAAA Upper State Champions

• Competitive Cheer: Region Champions, with Coach Justin Tucker earning Region Coach of the Year

• Baseball: Region and District success continued

• Wrestling and Track & Field: Sent several athletes to the State Championships, with multiple All-State and All-Region honorees

• The entire athletic program achieved an unprecedented overall GPA of 4.18, reflecting the balance of athletic and academic excellence.

Our agriculture program continues to flourish. Supported by a $250,000 Career and Technology Education grant, BRHS is in the design phase for a livestock facility that will serve as a learning hub for current and future agricultural students.

We also celebrated another successful RidgeFest, uniting Blue Ridge High School, Blue Ridge Middle, Tigerville Elementary, Skyland Elementary, and Mountain View Elementary. With student performances, art exhibits, car and Jeep shows, obstacle courses, and community vendors, RidgeFest continues to represent the very best of the Blue Ridge community.

As the 2024–2025 school year concludes, Blue Ridge High School remains committed to helping all students develop into graduates who are prepared, resilient, and capable of thriving in any future. Our students leave with the skills, relationships, and confidence to make a difference. #HearUsROAR

Accomplishments from the 2024-2025 School Year

2024

• BRHS SIC

  •  Dick and Tunky SIC Award for Excellence- Finalist 

• Beta Club 

  • Club of Merit and a Club of Distinction for 2024 with students from all grade levels represented.

• National Honor Society

  • 72 total members with 36 new members inducted in 2024

• StuCo

  • Raised $34,102.90 for Meals On Wheels

• FFA

  • Received the Superior Chapter Award at the FFA State Convention

  • Met with South Carolina State Legislators at the State House

  • Donated 3 flats of plants to be planted at the State Capitol building

• Athletics

  • Boys Golf AAAA State Champions

  • Boys Golf Individual State Champion

  • Boys Golf AAAA Upper State Champions

  • Girls Golf AAAA Upper State Champions

  • Competitive Cheer Region Champion

  • Competitive Cheer Region Coach of the Year - Justin Tucker

  • Boys Golf Highest Team GPA in County

  • Athletic Department GPA of 4.18

• Orchestra

  • Superior with Distinction at Concert Performance Assessment

  • 7 Excellents, 9 Superiors, and 1 Superior with Distinction at Solo & Ensemble

  • 3 Region Orchestra Participants

  • 10 All-County Participants

• Chorus

  • BRHS Choir was invited as a collaborative guest choir for both the Rivertree Singers and North Greenville Concert Choir concerts

  • Superior with Distinction at Concert Performance Assessment for 4th consecutive year

  • 14 students auditioned into All-State Chorus 

• Band

  • Marching band placed in top 10 at State Championships

  • Jazz band earned an Excellent rating at Concert Performance Assessment

  • Concert band earned an Excellent rating at Concert Performance Assessment

  • Winterguard placed 1st at the Winterguard Championship

• Robotics

  • 2 teams competed in the State Vex VRC Robotics Competition

• AFJROTC SY 24/25

  • Attained 95.5 "Exceeds Standards" rating during HQ unit assessment; sets the bar for four other Greenville County AFJROTC units

  • Community Ambassadors; scheduled/staffed 12 color guard events, including Greenville Drive baseball game, two Women's SEC  basketball championship games, Monster Jam, Swamp Rabbits Hockey games, Greer Christmas Parade, and Homecoming

  • 5th Place for Armed Unit Inspection and Certificate of Excellence at National High School Drill Team Championship