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Pender County Alternative (Closed 2010)

798 Us Hwy 117 South
Burgaw, NC 28425
Pender County Alternative serves 35 students in grades 4-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 49% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Total Students
35 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NC)
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
21%
Black
49%
25%
White
51%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Pender County Alternative?
35 students attend Pender County Alternative.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Pender County Alternative students are White, and 49% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pender County Alternative?
Pender County Alternative has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pender County Alternative offer ?
Pender County Alternative offers enrollment in grades 4-12
What school district is Pender County Alternative part of?
Pender County Alternative is part of Pender County Schools.

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