Pitkin High School vs. Simpson High School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
Pitkin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Overview
Serving 389 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Pitkin High School ranks in the top 30% 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 36% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 279 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Simpson High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Total Students
389 students
279 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#362 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#349 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
≥80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
20
10
Kindergarten Students
30
26
Grade 1 Students
26
17
Grade 2 Students
23
18
Grade 3 Students
33
22
Grade 4 Students
32
29
Grade 5 Students
29
14
Grade 6 Students
23
22
Grade 7 Students
34
18
Grade 8 Students
41
24
Grade 9 Students
31
18
Grade 10 Students
29
19
Grade 11 Students
21
20
Grade 12 Students
17
22
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
4%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
96%
94%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.08
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%