What grades does Pender High serve?

Pender High operates as a High school within the local district. The school serves families in the Burgaw area.

Where is Pender High located?

Pender High is a rural school in Burgaw, NC.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pender High?

The student-teacher ratio at Pender High is 19.2:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Burgaw, NC?

Schools in Burgaw include Pender High and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Burgaw area.

NCHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Pender High — School Profile & District Info

High|Burgaw, North Carolina|Pender County Schools

Burgaw, NC 28425

School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

672

Student:Teacher

19.2:1

Locale

Rural

District

Pender County Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

99.5%

Phone

(910)259-0162

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

40-44%

Math Proficiency

35-39%

Graduation Rate

85-89%

Chronic Absenteeism

16.5%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

5 courses offered

39 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

61 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

43 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

143 test takers

Athletics

14 sports, 22 teams

261 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.4:1

Near average in NC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

1,034

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,425

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,336

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$12,594

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 17%State 60%Local 24%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$434,356

-1.1% 1yr+42.7% 5yr

Wilmington, NC metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

18.8%

Below 150% poverty line

6.3%

Unemployment rate

9.2%

Uninsured residents

9.8%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,521

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,450

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

521 (36%)

Other Health Impairment

289 (20%)

Speech/Language Impairment

199 (14%)

Autism

189 (13%)

Intellectual Disability

80 (6%)

Emotional Disturbance

17 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

648

Current enrollment

Growing(+11% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Pender High

Pender High has a total enrollment of 672 students and serves grades High. The school is part of the local school district in Burgaw, NC.

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