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 (2026)
- 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pitkin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
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
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
1915
Colors
White, Blue
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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
n/a
42%
White
91%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Vernon Parish School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tiger
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 Rosepine High School, Simpson 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 83%.
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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