Pendleton High

924 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pendleton High School, located in Anderson, South Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of the Anderson School District 4 community. As a public secondary institution, the school is dedicated to preparing students for life after graduation through a blend of rigorous academic coursework, extracurricular activities, and career-readiness programs. The school is known for its "Bulldog" spirit and maintains a focus on fostering a supportive environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social development among its diverse student body.

In addition to its core curriculum, Pendleton High offers a variety of opportunities for student engagement, including competitive athletic programs, fine arts initiatives, and various career and technical education (CTE) pathways. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with hands-on learning experiences, the school aims to equip students with the skills necessary to succeed in post-secondary education or the modern workforce, while also emphasizing community involvement and personal responsibility.

924

Total Students

58.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pendleton High
Demographic	Student Count
White	678
Hispanic	41
Black	142
Asian	13
Two or More	48
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
678 (73.4%)
Black
142 (15.4%)
Two or More
48 (5.2%)
Hispanic
41 (4.4%)
Asian
13 (1.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
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:	Anderson 04
Phone:	(864)403-2100
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	924
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 9 223

Grade 10 250

Grade 11 226

Grade 12 225