2026-27 School Profile
Principal
Mrs. Angela Struve
Assistant Principals
Mr. Chris Curtis
Dr. Staci Dreher
Mr. Brad Mercer
Mrs. Katie Runyon
Mrs. Jennifer Wilson
School Counselors
Mrs. Kristie Hill (A—CH)
Mr. Andrew Griggs (CI—G)
Mrs. Kristen Crepeau (H—J)
Mrs. Kristen Hyatt (K—MO)
Mr. Tommy Davis (MU—SE)
Mrs. Jennifer Darcy (SH—Z)
Mrs. Katie Sardelli (CDF)
Athletic Director
Mr. Richard Lewis
Mission Statement
The mission of Catawba Ridge High School is to unleash the talent of each student to become college and career ready and reach the heights of their potential.
Motto
“Be The Why” is our motto.
Be WILLING.
Do it with all of your HEART. Do it YEAR after year.
The School
Catawba Ridge High School, the newest high school in Fort Mill, completed its first year in 2019-2020. CRHS is a comprehensive public high school in Fort Mill, South Carolina. We are the fastest growing school district in South Carolina. The Fort Mill School District has an enrollment of over 18,347 students in 3 high schools, 7 middle schools, and 12 elementary schools. The enrollment at Catawba Ridge High School is currently 1805, and we serve grades 9-12.
The student population at CRHS is 68.1% Caucasian, 9.4% Hispanic/ Latino, 8.8% African-American, 7.7% Asian, and 6% other.
Accreditation
Catawba Ridge High School is accredited by the South Carolina Department of Education & the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools.
Faculty Information
The faculty at Catawba Ridge High School hold the following degrees and advanced certification.
- Bachelors Degree 21
- Bachelors +18 3
- Masters Degree 71
- Masters +30 28
- Doctoral Degree 5
- National Board Certification 11
Schedule
4 x 4 block schedule attending 4 classes per day for 90 days each semester. Students can earn up to 8 credits per year, totaling 32 Carnegie units. According to the South Carolina Uniform Grading Program, students can bring all Carnegie units from middle school.
AP Scores
• 920 AP exams taken
• 89.3% scored 3 or higher
SAT/ACT Scores
• Average SAT Composite - 1097
• Average ACT Composite - 23.9
Graduation Requirements
English 4 units
Math 4 units
Science 3 units
U.S. History 1 unit Government/Economics 1 unit
Other Social Studies 1 unit
Physical Education 1 unit
Computer Science 1 unit
Foreign Lang/CATE 1 unit
Health / Finance 1 unit
Other electives 6 units
Minimum Graduation 24 units
Curriculum Profile
More than 200 courses are offered, including Advanced Placement, Dual Credit, Honors, College Preparatory, and Applied Technology courses.
Advanced Placement:
Language, Literature, Seminar, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Statistics, Computer Science Principles, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Physics, U.S. History, European History, World History, U.S. Government, Human Geography, Macroeconomics, Psychology; French, Spanish, Studio Art, Art History, Music Theory
Dual Credit:
English 101/102, Math 110/120, Chemistry 105/107, Government 201/Economics 221, History 111/Psychology 101, Criminal Justice 101/Sociology 101, French 121/122, Spanish 121/122, Theatre 170/200, Teacher Cadet, Digital Art and Design 3/4, Health Science 4, Media Tech 4, Auto Body Repair, Building Construction, Cybersecurity, Emergency Medical Tech, Mechatronics, Welding
Honors/Accelerated:
English 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; Algebra 1; Geometry; Algebra 2; Pre-calculus; Statistics; Calculus; Physical Science; Biology; Chemistry; Biology 2; Chemistry 2; Physics; Pre-AP Biology; Human Geography; Modern World History; Pre-AP U.S. History; Spanish 3; French 3; Portfolio Art; Band 6, 8; Concert Chorus 6, 8; Intro to Veterinary Science; Auto Tech 4; ROTC 4; Health Science 3, 4; Media Technology 4, PLTW Engineering, PLTW Biomedical Sciences
Grading Scale
SC transitioned to a 10-point Grade Scale in 2016- 2017. (https://ed.sc.gov/districts-schools/state accountability/uniform-grading-policy)
Class Rank
GPA and Class Rank are updated after each semester using the SC Uniform Grading Policy.