Nestled in the heart of Mt. Pleasant, Lucy Garrett Beckham High School is a new modern building accommodating 1,500 students in a 242,000 sq ft building on 44.1 acres. Beckham is a comprehensive 9-12 grade high school focused on teaching in a 21st century learning environment:
A modern advisory that focuses on relationships and building student independence (CREW)
Virtual and blended learning environments for students
One to one technology (student issued Chromebook)
Modified block schedule with Independent Learning Time (ILT) and One Lunch
Joint emphasis on character and academics (FOCUS)
Strong community partnerships and work-based learning opportunities
Spaces in the new school include two gymnasiums, a performing arts center, student commons, collaborative learning areas, classrooms, science labs and specialty spaces for CTE programs. The facility houses a state of the art media center with a makerspace.