Pelion High School
School Overview
Pelion High School is a public school located in Pelion, South Carolina. It is a school in Lexington School District 1 district.
According to the South Carolina state assessment result, about 57% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 47% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 680 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1 where a total of 59 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 680 students are attending Pelion High School. By gender, there are 338 and 342 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Pelion High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 89 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Black | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| White | 81 | 37 | 44 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 89 | 43 | 46 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 59 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Pelion High School and the students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1. 98.3% of teachers are certified. 94.9% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 59 | Students per teacher: 12 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 58 | 98.3% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 1 | 1.7% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 3 | 5.1% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 340 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 51,222 Households |
| Population | 138,883 |
| Male | 69,461 |
| Female | 71,545 |
| Child Population | 44,069 |
| Total Housing Units | 55,992 Units |
| Average House Value | $168,600 |
| Average Rent Cost | $953 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.60% |
| Average Household Income | $69,396 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 92.03% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Pelion High School offers 4 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 34 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 1 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 183 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Pelion High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 4 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 34 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 7 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 7 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 19 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in International BS program | 1 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 183 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Lexington 01
In Lexington 01, 32 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.