South Pointe High School

801 Neely Road

School District

York 03
Grade

9-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:13
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by student on November 01, 2023

my experience has been awful as a student. it is no better than a jail. they disrespect transgender,gay,people of color and disabled students. they have no respect for those students. they don't handle bullying and some things that happen seem illegal even. this is not a place you want your student to go.
Submitted by student on August 31, 2023

Awesome school, i love the teachers here.
Submitted by parent on October 13, 2017

We transferred in as a 9th grader because I hear such good things about this school. We can't play sports for 365 days from transferring and it is worth it to be at a school with STEM program.
Submitted by parent on May 16, 2016

SPHS offers a wide range of diversity . The staff is terrific and the teachers go out of their way to help their students. The theatre program and Art programs are amazing! My daughter feels safe and cared about at SP. It is definately a nuturing environment!
Submitted by other on April 30, 2016

South Pointe has great teachers and great programs for students. There is help for students who aren't getting the best grades and programs to help those excelling to continue to make strides.
Submitted by parent on April 28, 2016

We recently arranged a transfer for our son to go to South Pointe for his senior year after attending a cross-town school. We did it for the strong journalism and dual credit programs: journalism beats all other options hands down and he wants to work in sports journalism.
Submitted by other on October 06, 2015

South Pointe High School is the best, most well-rounded school in this Rock Hill area. Teachers encourage students and care for their success, both in and out of the classroom. Administration is on top of any and all problems that arise within the school and work well to keep everyone at the school staff. Students support each other, no matter who they are or what they are involved in. We had just as many people in the auditorium to watch the arts students perform as were in the stands to watch football games and other sporting events. Al Leonard is the best, most supportive principal out there. He works to make sure he meets his students and works extremely hard to ensure that they succeed in academics and curricular activities. I have nothing bad to say about my experience there. GO STALLIONS LIVE THAT SOUTH POINTE WAY!
Submitted by other on October 06, 2015

South Pointe High School was the perfect school for me to grow as a performer and a learner. I left prepared to college academically, and prepared to function in a place with people from all different parts of the country and world due to my experiences in the IB program. Doctor Leonard works hard to be fully invested in everything going on at school from football games to musicals. I transferred to South Pointe for its opportunities and it was the best decision I've ever made.
Submitted by parent on October 06, 2015

I was able to have a unique experience with having 2 high school students at 2 different high schools at one time due to rezoning. We were much more pleased with the administration and teachers at SP than we were at the school across town. Our 2 children that graduated from SPHS were both prepared for college. All around they had wonderful high school experiences. Proud to be Stallions!!
Submitted by parent on October 06, 2015

My son was an IB Student and wanted/needed to be challenged. The IB Program at SP exceeded his/our expectations. Plus the over all experience at the school was outstanding for hem and for us.
Submitted by parent on October 06, 2015

SPHS gives our kids all of the opportunities we could ask for to succeed; strong academics with some really excellent teachers, award winning arts programs, and great athletics, to name a few. All in a school that is small enough that your child does not get lost in the crowd. Thanks, Dr. Leonard!
Submitted by parent on April 07, 2015

With 2 SPHS students, I have found everything about this school to be positive except for the perception others who know very little about the school have. Being the youngest of 3 high schools in the district has proven to be a challenge to overcome. Our boys are involved in athletics but that's not the highest priority even though SPHS has many state winning athletic programs. I feel that SPHS has provided our boys with what they need to succeed. The Arts, Academics, Athletics and so much more makes SPHS a great school. If you have not visited SPHS you certainly need to do that. Talk to those who are a part of "the South Pointe family" and form your own opinion. I know you will agree that SPHS is one of the BEST schools in this area! GO STALLIONS!!!
Submitted by parent on January 26, 2015

I have two children currently at Sout Pointe and have one who graduated last year. South Pointe has amazing teachers who truly care about their students and are invested in seeing them succeed! The parent groups (SIC, Academic and Sports Boosters) are extremely active and find a supportive administration at South Pointe. Please tour our school and meet with Dr. Al Leonard -Principal. You will be impressed. South Pointe has an open door policy for parents, and never once have I worried about the safety and well being if my children while they are at school.
Submitted by other on December 19, 2014

South Pointe High School regularly produces high-achievers in academics, the arts and sports. Honesty and respect are emphasized and students are encouraged to believe in themselves. The staff is friendly, teachers willing to provide extra help, and the buildings and grounds are excellent. In addition, class size is smaller than that of the other two Rock Hill high schools.
Submitted by parent on May 31, 2013

South Pointe High School Teachers and Administrative Staff do not follow District Employee Guidelines are absent quite often even durning exam reveiw and exam dates. Administration Staff do not know what is going in the class rooms of the teachers nor do they know if the teachers are present or not present for the day. AP History did not even cover the material needed to be covered in order for the students to be ready to handle or pass the AP exam. This school has so many issues that need to be dealt with that our three year experience has been a total nightmare. The Rock Hill School District Office does not know nor do they care about the problems with South Pointe High School. As was stated in the last Academic Awards Ceremony as long as we keep sending great football players to the University of South Carolina that is what matters. There is at least 10 to 15 disicipline problems a week fighting in lunchroom hallways bathrooms and classrooms. This school is out of control.
Submitted by parent on February 10, 2012

South Pointe has a strong emphasis on academics, as evidenced by the percentage of students who take IB, AP, and dual credit courses. My daughter's graduating class led the district in terms of the monetary value of scholarship offers - an outstanding feat considering it is the smallest of the district's high schools. My daughter was able to exempt several courses during her freshman year in college and has done quite well. South Pointe is an outstanding school in all aspects - academics, arts, and athletics.