Construction began in January 2011 and was completed in August 2013. The construction process was overseen by Cumming Construction Management and contracted by China Construction America of South Carolina.[4] River Bluff High School was designed in accordance with LEED for Schools Building Design and Construction principles and was certified Silver.[5] It was constructed with many windows to reduce the cost of lighting.[citation needed] Students receive materials delivered online rather than through textbooks.[citation needed] River Bluff is one of the largest schools in South Carolina, covering an area of 540,000 square feet (50,000 m2). Construction cost $138.9 million, authorized by voters in 2008.[6]
In 2021, while exploring school grounds, a group of students discovered the graves of numerous Black South Carolinians dating back to the 1800s.[7] A landmark was later added to the area to commemorate the historically black Mount Zion AME Church/graveyard which had stood on the school's grounds from 1857 to 1929.[8]
In 2023, the parents of a student sued a teacher, principal, and other education officials, claiming the student was assaulted for not stopping to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.[9][10]
The River Bluff High School Marching Band, sometimes referred to as the Gator Band, is a 4 time Lower State champion in both Class AAA (2013) and AAAA (2014, 2015)[21][22]
The school's Indoor Percussion Ensemble won the SCBDA Indoor Percussion Championships for class AA in 2015. In the 2016 season, it advanced to competition in Class A and was placed second at SCBDA and third at its first appearance at the CWEA Circuit Championships.[13]
Feeder schools
Via Meadow Glen Middle School and Lexington Middle School:
