Pendergrass Fairwold School
46 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Pendergrass Fairwold School, located in Columbia, South Carolina, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Richland School District One umbrella. The school is designed to serve students who require a more structured and supportive environment than what is typically provided in a traditional comprehensive school setting. By focusing on individualized instruction and behavioral support, the school aims to help students overcome academic and social barriers, ensuring they remain on a path toward graduation and personal success.
The curriculum at Pendergrass Fairwold is crafted to address the unique needs of its student population, often emphasizing a combination of core academics, life skills, and character development. The school prides itself on maintaining a small, personalized atmosphere where faculty and staff can provide close mentorship and consistent guidance. By fostering a nurturing environment that prioritizes emotional well-being alongside rigorous academic standards, Pendergrass Fairwold serves as a vital resource for students in the Columbia area who need additional advocacy and focused intervention to reach their full potential.
The curriculum at Pendergrass Fairwold is crafted to address the unique needs of its student population, often emphasizing a combination of core academics, life skills, and character development. The school prides itself on maintaining a small, personalized atmosphere where faculty and staff can provide close mentorship and consistent guidance. By fostering a nurturing environment that prioritizes emotional well-being alongside rigorous academic standards, Pendergrass Fairwold serves as a vital resource for students in the Columbia area who need additional advocacy and focused intervention to reach their full potential.
46
Total Students
14.0
Full-Time Teachers
3.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic | 3 |
| Black | 37 |
| Two or More | 2 |
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Black37 (80.4%)
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White4 (8.7%)
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Hispanic3 (6.5%)
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Two or More2 (4.3%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Special Education School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Richland 01 |
| Phone: | (803)735-3435 |
| Grade Range: | K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 46 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 14.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 3.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
4
Grade 7
1
Grade 8
2
Grade 9
3
Grade 10
1
Grade 11
3
Grade 12
32
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 4 |
| Grade 7 | 1 |
| Grade 8 | 2 |
| Grade 9 | 3 |
| Grade 10 | 1 |
| Grade 11 | 3 |
| Grade 12 | 32 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 14 | 30.4% |
| Male | 32 | 69.6% |
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