Pitkin High School is a PK-12 school in the Pitkin community, an unincorporated area of Vernon Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is controlled by the Vernon Parish School Board.
Serving 387 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Pitkin High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 387 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pitkin High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Pitkin, LA, encompassing approximately 1,341.5 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 30.2 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, and the furthest edge located 42.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pitkin High School's student population of 387 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
387 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1915
School Calendar
School Motto
Linking Learning to Life-- Educating the Leaders of Tomorrow
School Rankings
Pitkin High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pitkin High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#528 out of 1244 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Showing 2011–2024. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82.6%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.4%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black and Gold
School Mascot
Tiger
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pitkin High School's ranking?
Pitkin High School is ranked #528 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Pitkin High School often compared to?
Pitkin High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Simpson High School, Rosepine High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pitkin High School?
The graduation rate of Pitkin High School is 80%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 82.6%.
How many students attend Pitkin High School?
387 students attend Pitkin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Pitkin High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pitkin High School?
Pitkin High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pitkin High School offer ?
Pitkin High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pitkin High School part of?
Pitkin High School is part of Vernon Parish School District.
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