Purnell Swett High School
School Overview
Purnell Swett High School is a public school located in Pembroke, North Carolina. It is a school in Robeson County Schools district.
According to the North Carolina state assessment result, 29% of students are proficient in Math learning and 29% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,640 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1 where a total of 116 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,640 students are attending Purnell Swett High School. By gender, there are 880 and 760 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Purnell Swett High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 122 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 106 | 54 | 52 |
| Asian | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Black | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| White | 8 | 6 | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 122 | 62 | 60 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 116 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Purnell Swett High School and the students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1. 89.7% of teachers are certified. 95.7% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 116 | Students per teacher: 14 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 104 | 89.7% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 12 | 10.3% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 0.9% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 4 | 3.4% |
| School counselors | 6 | Students per counselor: 273 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 2 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 45,927 Households |
| Population | 129,077 |
| Male | 63,995 |
| Female | 68,601 |
| Child Population | 44,174 |
| Total Housing Units | 53,210 Units |
| Average House Value | $75,600 |
| Average Rent Cost | $645 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.70% |
| Average Household Income | $34,976 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 85.88% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Purnell Swett High School offers 6 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 88 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 339 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Purnell Swett High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 6 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 88 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 11 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 12 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 76 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 339 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Public Schools Of Robeson County
In Public Schools Of Robeson County, 36 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in PEMBROKE, North Carolina
1 private schools are serving students in PEMBROKE, North Carolina. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.