Pisgah High

www.phs.haywood.k12.nc.us

859 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pisgah High School, located in Canton, North Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of the Haywood County School District. Nestled in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, the school prides itself on a strong sense of community and school spirit, famously represented by their mascot, the Black Bear. The school is known for fostering a supportive academic environment that balances rigorous college-preparatory coursework with career and technical education programs, aiming to prepare students for diverse paths after graduation.

Beyond academics, Pisgah High is deeply integrated into the local culture of Canton, with athletics and extracurricular activities playing a central role in student life. The school maintains a focus on student achievement and character development, leveraging its small-town atmosphere to encourage close relationships between faculty, students, and families. With a commitment to both local traditions and modern educational standards, Pisgah High remains dedicated to equipping its student body with the skills necessary to succeed in a changing global landscape.

859

Total Students

40.1

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pisgah High
Demographic	Student Count
White	702
Hispanic	111
Black	11
Asian	6
Two or More	24
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
702 (81.7%)
Hispanic
111 (12.9%)
Two or More
24 (2.8%)
Black
11 (1.3%)
Asian
6 (0.7%)
American Indian
4 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Haywood County Schools
Phone:	(828)646-3440
Website:	http://www.phs.haywood.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	859
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	856
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 239

Grade 10 199

Grade 11 202

Grade 12 219