Spring Hill High School (SHHS), Career Pathways Magnet School, is committed to preparing students for success in an ever-changing world. Spring Hill High School opens the doors of opportunity for all students by delivering a unique learning experience which is tailored to individual talents and interests. Students are immersed into high tech, real-world environments which develop core knowledge, ignite imagination, and make learning relevant. Our school is helping all students develop world class skills and life and career characteristics of the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate by maintaining and achieving high academic standards, creating a school culture that supports and challenges our students, and providing the foundational skills for student success. Spring Hill is a Palmetto’s Finest School, National Magnet Certified School and a Magnet Schools of America - Merit School of Distinction. SHHS is also ranked as the #2 Magnet School and the #3 Best Public High School in South Carolina by Niche.com.
World Class Knowledge – Spring Hill High School (SHHS) continues to excel academically as we encourage our students to discover their passion by offering five focus programs to include: Engineering, Entertainment, Entrepreneurial, Environmental Studies, and Exercise Science. Our academies integrate traditional subjects into specialized themes which are coupled with real-world internship experiences to strengthen the crucial link between academic skills and future economic success. Each year our students are highly focused on their academic achievements and continue to excel in the rigorous courses. Our SAT, ACT, AP pass rates and EOC scores exceed state and national averages. For 2022-23, we administered 754 Advanced Placement exams to a student body of 1060.
World Class Skills – Over the last seven years, District Five has implemented an aggressive technology plan. The guiding principal for that initiative is to ensure that our students can be successful in school and compete globally. All five of our academies include modern, technology-rich environments which promote prudent risk taking and creativity by enabling learners to model and test ideas, collaborate with peers, and develop new solutions based on up-to-date real-world resources and industry practices. 93% of the SHHS Class of 2023 were completers in at least one School of Study. 87% of the Class of 2023 met the state criteria to be deemed college and/or career ready.
Life and Career Characteristics – At Spring Hill High School (SHHS) our goal is also to provide our students with experiences and programs of study that will help make them good citizens. Our vibrant learning community is made up of individuals with varying backgrounds, interests, beliefs and experiences. In addition to challenging and motivating each other, students share knowledge, celebrate successes, and work together to reach common goals. By developing appreciation and respect for one another’s differences and actively seeking opportunities to embrace diversity, we are preparing students to become productive members of the modern workforce in today’s connected world. Our SHHS family has embraced the school motto "The Way"…Working with Others, Academically Focused, Youth-Inspired. The SHHS Way sets expectations and promotes a positive school environment.
We are very proud at Spring Hill High School to know that we are indeed preparing students for success in school, in the work place, and in life.
Michael Lofton, Ph.D., Principal
B. Allen Bullard Jr. Esq., SIC Chair