Pender High School is located in Burgaw, North Carolina on Highway 53, and about 25 miles from Wilmington, North Carolina. It was established in 1975. Pender High is a 1A school with about 650 enrolled students and 56 teachers. The school's mascot the Patriots. It is in the Pender County Schools district.
Serving 648 students in grades 9-12, Pender High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 648 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pender High serves the west part of Burgaw, NC, covering an extensive area of approximately 375.9 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 13.1 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum of 17.4 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pender High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Pender High School's student population of 648 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
648 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
1975
School Rankings
Pender High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pender High School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1633 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)40-59%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
23%
22%
Black
31%
24%
White
41%
42%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.7%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Patriot
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pender High School's ranking?
Pender High School is ranked #1633 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Pender High School often compared to?
Pender High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heide Trask High School, Topsail High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pender High School?
The graduation rate of Pender High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Pender High School?
648 students attend Pender High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Pender High School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pender High School?
Pender High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pender High School offer ?
Pender High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pender High School part of?
Pender High School is part of Pender County Schools.
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