Pender High
Burgaw, NC
PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
School performance grade
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
D grade for 2024–25, score 53.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | D | D | D |
| School performance score | 54 | 54 | 53 |
| School achievement score | 54 | 53.1 | 51.3 |
| Reading and math | 34.8% | 31.9% | 20.1% |
| ACT and WorkKeys | 41.2% | 41.2% | 44.7% |
| Standard cohort graduation rate | 91.8% | 84.7% | 81.4% |
| Math course rigor | Above 95% | Above 95% | Above 95% |
| Biology | 35.7% | 40% | 28.2% |
| School growth score | 53.7 | 55.4 | 57.4 |
| Growth status | NotMet | NotMet | NotMet |
The grade combines applicable achievement measures and academic growth.
Safety incidents
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
3.968 reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students | 3.101 | 7.788 | 3.968 |
Rate denominators: 2022–23, 2023–24: Final average daily membership; 2024–25: Student population estimate.
Discipline
State and federal reports
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
72.75 short-term out-of-school suspensions per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term suspensions per 1,000 students | 186.05 | 143.30 | 72.75 |
Rate denominator: Final average daily membership.
Short-term suspensions last up to 10 school days. Repeat suspensions count separately.
U.S. Department of Education
| Measure | 2021–22 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in the fall | 619 | 676 |
| Suspended out of school | 11.6% · 72 | 10.8% · 73 |
| Suspended in school | 18.3% · 113 | 11.4% · 77 |
| Expelled | 0.0% · 0 | 0.0% · 0 |
School Profile
Location
Rural, Distant
Enrollment
672 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
Demographics
Hispanic/Latino21.3%
White43.3%
Black or African American29.8%
Asian0.4%
Two or More Races4.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
School information
North Carolina School Report Cards · 2024–25
- Calendar
- Traditional
Public school directory
NCES ID 370357001466
- District
- Pender County Schools
- Status
- Open
- School category
- Regular School
- Charter
- No
- Virtual instruction
- No virtual instruction
- Enrollment
- 672 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
Sources
- North Carolina School Performance Grades · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Report Cards Profile · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Discipline Reports · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25
- NCES Common Core of Data · National Center for Education Statistics · 2023–24
- Civil Rights Data Collection · U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights · 2021–22, 2023–24