Hilton Head Island High School: IB and the Seahawks
The island's public high school, grades 9 to 12 on Wilborn Road, an International Baccalaureate World School in the Beaufort County district.
- 70 Wilborn Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
- (843) 689-4800
Hours
School office8 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Grades: 9 to 12
- Mascot: Seahawks
- Program: IB World School
- District: Beaufort County
About Hilton Head Island High School
Hilton Head Island High School is the island's public high school, at 70 Wilborn Road, serving grades 9 to 12. It belongs to the Beaufort County School District, and its teams are the Seahawks. Islanders also call it Hilton Head High School, or just Hilton Head High. The island's public elementary and middle schools feed it; see the Hilton Head schools guide for all of them.
The IB program
The high school is an International Baccalaureate World School with two IB programs. The Middle Years Programme covers ninth and tenth grade, and the IB Diploma Programme is for juniors and seniors. IB classes are open to students who are not working toward the full diploma, so a student can take a few without committing to the whole program.
Zoning and school choice
The district assigns students to schools by attendance zone. Students outside the high school's zone can apply through the Beaufort County School District's choice program if there is space. To confirm which school an address is zoned for, call the school office or the district office in Beaufort.
Visiting
The school office is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the school's own site has the athletic schedules and the calendar. For the island's other public schools, private schools and nearby colleges, see the Hilton Head schools guide.
More Hilton Head Schools
Every public and private school on Hilton Head Island, with grades, addresses and phones, plus the nearby colleges and how enrollment works.
Hilton Head Prep at 8 Fox Grape Road in Sea Pines: independent school from 15 months to 12th grade, with divisions, programs and phone.
Heritage Academy on New Orleans Road: a private day school for grades 6 to 12 built around student-athletes, with dual enrollment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the public high school on Hilton Head Island?
Hilton Head Island High School, at 70 Wilborn Road, serves grades 9 to 12 for the Beaufort County School District. The Seahawks are its teams.
Is Hilton Head Island High School an IB school?
Yes. It is an International Baccalaureate World School, with the Middle Years Programme in ninth and tenth grade and the IB Diploma Programme for juniors and seniors.
Can a student outside the attendance zone enroll at Hilton Head Island High School?
Students outside the zone can apply through the Beaufort County School District's choice program if space is available.
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