About

Battle High School will empower and equip the leaders of tomorrow in the disciplines of academic excellence and social responsibility (adopted 2013).

Battle High School was named in honor of the late Dr. Muriel Battle, an inspiring woman and educator who served Columbia Public Schools for 40 years. A pioneer in the desegregation of Columbia Public Schools and in the community at large, Dr. Battle began her career as a social studies teacher at Douglass High School. Thirty years of her career were spent at West Junior High School where she worked as a teacher, department chairperson, assistant principal and principal. She retired as the first female associate superintendent of Columbia Public Schools.

Despite her many academic and professional achievements, one of Dr. Battle’s most notable accomplishments was making people of all ages feel valued and welcome. During her tenure at West Junior High School, the school motto was, “We’re glad you’re here.” We look forward to carrying forth her legacy as we open Battle’s doors to students, families and community members.

Battle High School is a 300,000 square-foot, state-of-the art facility and features:

• 750-seat high tech theater
• 86 instructional spaces divided into four educational wings (including Career Center classrooms)
• Auxiliary gym that seats 1000
• Choral and instrumental spaces, including individual and small group practice rooms
• College and career planning lab in the Guidance department
• Competition gymnasium that seats 2000
• Dining and commons area that accommodates 500 and overlooks the football stadium
• Extensive computer access for students, including a Mac lab
• Football complex that seats 3000 Spartans and 1300 visitors
• Softball and baseball fields for 200 spectators each.
• Wireless Internet access throughout the building and football stadium