Person High

www.pcsnc.org/o/personhs

1,165 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Person High School, located in Roxboro, North Carolina, serves as the primary public high school for the Person County School District. Committed to academic excellence and student development, the school offers a diverse curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The institution places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive learning environment, encouraging students to engage in rigorous coursework while developing the critical thinking skills necessary for future success.

Beyond the classroom, Person High School promotes a well-rounded student experience by offering an array of extracurricular activities, including varsity athletics, student organizations, and performing arts programs. These opportunities are intended to build leadership, community, and school spirit among the student body. By balancing academic achievement with active student participation, the school strives to cultivate responsible, well-prepared citizens who are ready to contribute meaningfully to their community.

1,165

Total Students

45.1

Full-Time Teachers

25.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Person High
Demographic	Student Count
White	517
Hispanic	183
Black	398
Asian	4
Two or More	61
American Indian	2

White
517 (44.4%)
Black
398 (34.2%)
Hispanic
183 (15.7%)
Two or More
61 (5.2%)
Asian
4 (0.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

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:	Person County Schools
Phone:	(336)599-8321
Website:	http://www.pcsnc.org/o/personhs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,165
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,162
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 9 315

Grade 10 338

Grade 11 250

Grade 12 262