Pelham High School

Pelham City
720 Barrow Ave SW
Pelham, GA 31779
432 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
432
Total Students
35.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
85.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    211 (48.8 %)
  • White
    187 (43.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    29 (6.7 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (0.7 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Pelham City
Phone: (229)294-8623
Website: http://www.pelham-city.k12.ga.us/1/Home
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 432
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 371
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 9 100
Grade 10 125
Grade 11 110
Grade 12 97
Gender Ratio