Serving 202 students in grades 9-13, Pender Early College High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 202 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pender Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Pender Early College High School's student population of 202 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
Total Students
202 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Pender Early College High School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pender Early College High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#14 out of 2568 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
42%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
47%
![This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pender Early College High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pender Early College High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/134000/133701/pender-early-college-high-school-chart-beBItEP.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
22%
20%
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Black
6%
25%
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White
68%
45%
![This chart display the percentage of White students in Pender Early College High School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of White students in Pender Early College High School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/134000/133701/pender-early-college-high-school-chart-Mg91Yz.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart display the diversity score of Pender Early College High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the diversity score of Pender Early College High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/134000/133701/pender-early-college-high-school-chart-b45Iu3e.png)
Graduation Rate
≥90%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pender Early College High School's ranking?
Pender Early College High School is ranked #14 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Pender Early College High School often compared to?
Pender Early College High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Topsail High School, Pender High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pender Early College High School?
The graduation rate of Pender Early College High School is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Pender Early College High School?
202 students attend Pender Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Pender Early College High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pender Early College High School?
Pender Early College High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pender Early College High School offer ?
Pender Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-13
What school district is Pender Early College High School part of?
Pender Early College High School is part of Pender County Schools School District.
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