Simpson High School vs. Pitkin High School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Pitkin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Total Students
279 students
389 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#349 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#362 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
≥80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
10
20
Kindergarten Students
26
30
Grade 1 Students
17
26
Grade 2 Students
18
23
Grade 3 Students
22
33
Grade 4 Students
29
32
Grade 5 Students
14
29
Grade 6 Students
22
23
Grade 7 Students
18
34
Grade 8 Students
24
41
Grade 9 Students
18
31
Grade 10 Students
19
29
Grade 11 Students
20
21
Grade 12 Students
22
17
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
4%
2%
% Black
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% White
94%
96%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.08
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
