Pender High School is located in Burgaw, North Carolina on Highway 53, and about 25 miles from Wilmington, North Carolina. It was established in 1975. Pender High is a 1A school with about 650 enrolled students and 56 teachers. The school's mascot is considered to be the Patriots. It is in the Pender County Schools district. The principal is Rob Spainhour, and the assistant principals consist of Darren Lafon, Kenneth Keith. Athletics include: Women's Soccer, Basketball, Softball, Volleyball, Golf, Track, Cross Country, Tennis; Men's Soccer, Basketball, Tennis, Baseball, Track, Golf, Track, Wresting.