May River High School

What May River High School does

May River High School is a public high school serving grades 9 through 12 in Bluffton, South Carolina, operating as a constituent school within the Beaufort County School District. Founded in 2016 and currently celebrating its tenth year under the motto "Sharks Lead the Way," the school draws students from a wide geographic catchment spanning Seabrook to St. Helena Island, Beaufort to Bluffton, and Hilton Head and Daufuskie Islands. The school's academic program is anchored by Advanced Placement courses (including the AP Capstone Diploma pathway), the Cambridge International Program, and Dual Enrollment partnerships with Technical College of the Lowcountry (TCL) and University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB), complemented by comprehensive counseling, testing coordination, and media center services. Extracurricular offerings include a championship athletics program, the award-winning Silver Sound Band (nine years in operation with Superior with Distinction ratings), and a broad portfolio of clubs and activities. Student support infrastructure includes two full-time school nurses, an attendance office, and a wellness program.

The school's technology stack is assembled from third-party education-sector platforms rather than proprietary builds. ClassLink provides single sign-on; PowerSchool powers the Parent Portal for grades and attendance; the Destiny library catalog and Sora digital/audiobook platform manage physical and digital library assets; SC Discus, JSTOR, Comics Plus, and a Wall Street Journal subscription extend academic and digital content access; Parchment handles digital transcript and credential ordering; Ident-a-Kid manages visitor screening against public offender registries; and MySchoolBucks processes online payments for meals and fees. No API surface is published, and no AI/ML capabilities are disclosed. Administrative services include enrollment (in-person packet pickup), attendance management under district Carnegie-unit policies, and compliance with Title IX and WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility standards.

May River High School is not a revenue-generating commercial entity. The school is funded through the Beaufort County School District's $395.3 million 2026-2027 budget, drawn from state education allocations, local property taxes, and federal grants. Supplemental revenue streams are immaterial relative to public funding and consist of $40 annual student parking permits (grades 10-12, priority by seniority), $70-$80 prom tickets, spirit wear sold through a PTO-operated online marketplace, and a voluntary student accident insurance program offered through K&K Insurance as a channel partner. Distribution occurs via in-person enrollment, school choice programs within the district, and self-serve platforms such as Parchment and the K&K enrollment portal. Marketing and community engagement are conducted through Facebook, Instagram, Peach Jar digital flyers, an online calendar with RSS feeds, the PowerSchool Parent Portal, and the annual Back-to-School Expo co-sponsored with Tanger Outlets.

Name

May River High School

Legal name

May River High School

Website

https://mrhs.beaufortschools.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

May River High School is a public high school in Bluffton, South Carolina, serving grades 9-12 across the Beaufort County School District with AP, Cambridge, and dual enrollment programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• Advanced placement programs
• Dual enrollment courses
• College preparatory schooling
• Student counseling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bluffton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: May River High School operates as a public high school funded through the Beaufort County School District budget. Funding comes from state education allocations, local property taxes, and federal education grants. The district budget for 2026-2027 is $395.3 million.
2. Student Parking Fees: Students in grades 10-12 can purchase annual parking passes for $40 per year to park on campus. Priority is given by grade level (12th, 11th, then 10th).
3. Event Ticket Sales: The school sells tickets for events including prom at $70 per ticket (increasing to $80 after April 21, 2026). The PTO also operates an online marketplace for spirit wear and merchandise.
4. Student Accident Insurance: The district offers voluntary student accident insurance programs through K&K Insurance, available on a full-year 24-hour basis or school-time only, providing low-cost coverage for students not covered by family plans.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

May River High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Bluffton, South Carolina as part of the Beaufort County School District. It delivers a comprehensive college-preparatory education through Advanced Placement (AP) courses with the AP Capstone Diploma, the Cambridge International Program, Dual Enrollment partnerships with TCL and USCB, a media center with digital library resources, and a full range of student services including counseling, health services, athletics, the Silver Sound Band, and clubs and activities. Most educational services are provided at no direct cost to enrolled students and their families.

Product overview

May River High School is a public high school offering a comprehensive educational program as part of the Beaufort County School District. The school's academic offerings include Advanced Placement (AP) courses with AP Capstone Diploma, Cambridge International Program, and Dual Enrollment partnerships with Technical College of the Lowcountry (TCL) and University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB). Student support services encompass school counseling, a media center with extensive digital resources (Sora, Comics Plus, SC Discus, JSTOR), and testing coordination. The school provides extracurricular opportunities through athletics, the award-winning Silver Sound Band program, and various clubs and activities. Administrative services include enrollment, attendance management, health services, and transcript requests via Parchment. The school utilizes integrated educational technology platforms including ClassLink (SSO), PowerSchool (student information), and various digital content platforms for student learning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MRHS: Abbreviated name used for May River High School in official communications and branding
• Silver Sound Band

Products and services

• Advanced Placement (AP) Program College-level coursework offered to high school students, with AP Exams that can earn students college credit and placement. Includes AP Capstone Diploma program with AP Seminar and AP Research courses.
• Cambridge International Program Educational program from University of Cambridge providing a clear path for student success that helps students develop abilities, informed curiosity, and lasting passion for learning.
• Dual Enrollment Program Partnership with Technical College of the Lowcountry (TCL) and University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) allowing students to earn college credit while in high school.
• School Counseling Services Comprehensive counseling program focusing on academic, career, and social/emotional domains, including Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) conferences, SAT/ACT preparation, scholarship search assistance, and dual enrollment support.
• Media Center Multi-purpose learning center with physical and digital resources including print books, cafe-height study spaces, electronic device charging, Destiny online catalog, Sora e-books/audiobooks, SC Discus, JSTOR, Comics Plus, and Beaufort County Public Library access.
• MRHS Silver Sound Band Award-winning band program with 9 years of history, performing at special events, parades, competitions, and travel. Includes Symphonic Band, Winter Guard, and drum major leadership.
• Clubs & Activities Variety of student clubs and activities available for student engagement and leadership development.
• Athletics Program Championship athletics program with teams competing at various levels.
• Testing Services Standardized testing coordination including SAT, PSAT, ACT, WorkKeys, and End-of-Course exams. State EOC tests administered on student tablets for English 2, Algebra 1, Biology 1, and US History.
• Health Services Full-time school nurses (BNRN and RN) available in room 115, with the health office open daily 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM for non-emergency visits.
• Transcripts & Records Requests Parchment-based digital credential service for secure ordering and sending of transcripts and academic records.
• Student Safety & Security School safety measures including Ident-a-Kid visitor management, photo ID scanning, offender registry checks, temporary ID badges, and student wellness support including Virtual Calming Room and mental health resources.

Quantifiable outcome

• AP and Dual Enrollment programs provide opportunities to earn college credit while in high school
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ParchmentcoreTechnology or IntegrationParchment is a digital credential service enabling students to request, verify, and share transcripts and credentials securely. It is the most widely adopted credential service, allowing learners, institutions, and employers to manage educational credentials.
• SC DiscuscoreTechnology or IntegrationSouth Carolina's Virtual Library providing digital academic resources to students. Students can access the service with teacher or media center credentials.
• JSTORcoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital library of academic journals, books, and primary resources available to all students and staff. Login information provided through the media center.
• Comics Plus / LibraryPasscoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital library of age-appropriate comics, graphic novels, and manga available to all MRHS students. Provides 24/7 access with unlimited checkouts through the Teen and Young Adult collections.
• Beaufort County Public LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic library system providing reading resources and community access for students and families in Beaufort County.
• Technical College of the Lowcountry (TCL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal technical college offering dual enrollment opportunities for MRHS students to earn college credit while in high school. TCL offers summer and fall classes for eligible students.
• University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal university offering dual enrollment programs for first-time and returning MRHS students to earn college credit through dual enrollment courses.
• K&K InsuranceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance provider offering voluntary student accident insurance programs for BCSD students on a full-year 24-hour or school-time only basis.
• Beaufort County School District Sports PolicyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict-purchased sports policy providing excess coverage for middle and high school sports teams, including band, cheerleading, and ROTC, as well as field trip injuries.
• Tanger OutletsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of the annual Back-to-School Expo hosted by Beaufort County School District to help students and families prepare for the school year.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Battery Creek High School: Public high school in the Beaufort County School District with a similar comprehensive program structure, serving a comparable student population within the district.
• Hilton Head Island High School: Beaufort County public high school serving the Hilton Head Island community, comparable coastal- and military-family demographic, and overlapping AP, athletics, and extracurricular offerings.
• Whale Branch Early College High School: Early-college public high school in Beaufort County School District, offering an alternative college-credit pathway that competes with May River's dual enrollment and AP Capstone options.
• Bluffton High School: Sister public high school within the Beaufort County School District in Bluffton, SC. Direct competitor for in-district enrollment and school-choice transfers among the same Bluffton-area feeder communities.
• Beaufort High School: Public high school in the Beaufort County School District offering comparable comprehensive academic, athletic, and fine arts programs, competing for students and families across the district.

Emerging players

• River Ridge Academy: Beaufort County public K-8 school that channels students to May River High School; relevant as a feeder and shared-district operator using similar edtech and counseling infrastructure.
• Bluffton Middle School: Bluffton-based public middle school that feeds May River High School, sharing district-managed academic, athletic, and digital learning infrastructure.
• H.E. McCracken Middle School: Primary feeder middle school within Beaufort County School District that funnels students into May River; comparable district-operated public school with overlapping technology platforms (PowerSchool, ClassLink).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mayriverhighschool
• Instagraminstagram.com/mayriverhighschool/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/may-river-high-school

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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