Pendleton High

880 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.

880

Total Students

56.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pendleton High
Demographic	Student Count
White	652
Hispanic	43
Black	132
Asian	8
Two or More	45

White
652 (74.1 %)
Black
132 (15.0 %)
Two or More
45 (5.1 %)
Hispanic
43 (4.9 %)
Asian
8 (0.9 %)

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:	880
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
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 9 267

Grade 10 242

Grade 11 202

Grade 12 169