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 the Patriots. It is in the Pender County Schools district. The principal is Craig Baker, and the assistant principals consist of Darren Lafon, Kenneth Keith. Athletics offered at the school include: Women's Soccer, Basketball, Softball, Volleyball, Golf, Track, Cross Country, Tennis; Men's Soccer, Basketball, Tennis, Baseball, Track, Golf, Track, Wresting. They have a great agricultural mechanics program taught by a wonderful teacher, Mr. Herron. Pender High School also has one of the best JROTC programs in North Carolina. They are commanded by Sergeant Major Price and Colonel Themes.