PELHAM HIGH SCHOOL

Pelham High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Pelham City school district, located in Pelham, GA with about 422 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, Pelham High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Pelham High School, located in Pelham, Georgia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Pelham City School District. As a central pillar of the local community, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, aiming to balance rigorous classroom instruction with opportunities for personal growth and character development.

In addition to its academic offerings, Pelham High School encourages student involvement through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations. These programs are intended to foster school spirit, teamwork, and leadership skills among the student body. By maintaining a connection between the school and the broader Pelham community, the institution strives to ensure that its graduates are well-equipped to contribute positively to society while upholding the values of the district.

For more information, contact Pelham High School at (229) 294-8623 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

720 Barrow Ave Sw
Pelham, GA 31779
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PELHAM HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Pelham, GA with about 422 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Pelham City
Total Students:
422
Teachers:
33
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 422 students

Black or African American
48.6%
White
43.6%
Hispanic/Latino
4.5%
Two or more races
1.9%
Asian
1.4%

Female
49.8%
Male
50.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.