Pisgah High School

60 Metcalf St
Pisgah, AL 35765
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 591 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Pisgah High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 591 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in AL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Pisgah High School's student population of 591 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
591 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Pisgah High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pisgah High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
#492 out of 1276 schools
(Top 50%)
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20%
24%
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47%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
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American Indian
24%
1%
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Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
10%
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Black
1%
32%
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White
70%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.46
This chart display the diversity score of Pisgah High School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pisgah High School's ranking?
Pisgah High School is ranked #492 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Pisgah High School often compared to?
Pisgah High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Section High School, Dutton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pisgah High School?
The graduation rate of Pisgah High School is 90%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Pisgah High School?
591 students attend Pisgah High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Pisgah High School students are White, 24% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pisgah High School?
Pisgah High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Pisgah High School offer ?
Pisgah High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Pisgah High School part of?
Pisgah High School is part of Jackson County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 591 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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