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Pisgah High School

School · Jackson County · Pisgah, AL

A Jackson County school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

60 Metcalf St, Pisgah, AL 35765

  • Math 27% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 89% vs AL 87% (2024)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.67 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.7Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency88.5% (2024 ACAP)
Reading vs. State Avg+5.7 pts
Overall Proficiency58% (2024 ACAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2024 ACAP)
vs. Expected+10.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
College Readiness5.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation2.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.1:1
District spending per student$12,969
Chronic Absenteeism14.8%

Students at Pisgah High School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 ACAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency89%(2024 ACAP)
School
State
87%(2024 ACAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 55 points since 2020, reaching 89% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
96%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
93%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
46%
ELA
48%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
56%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
20%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
20%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2024
ELA
89%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

62.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Pisgah High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated723/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pisgah), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$65,482

Median home value

$150,300

Median rent

$824/mo

College educated

20.6%

Homeownership

81.7%

Poverty rate

9.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35765; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
2.2% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·17 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Jackson County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
North Sand Mountain SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–12Not available703Compare →
Section High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.3PK–12Not available546Compare →
Skyline High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–12Not available586Compare →
Woodville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.3PK–12Not available490Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Jackson County

Schools in district
18
Rank in district
#11 of 16
District spending per student
$12,969NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pisgah High School is listed in Jackson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pisgah High School

Pisgah High School is a public school in Pisgah, AL, part of Jackson County, serving approximately 603 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #794 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pisgah High School

What grades does Pisgah High School serve?

Pisgah High School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Pisgah High School?

Pisgah High School has an enrollment of approximately 603 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pisgah High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pisgah High School is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pisgah High School rank in AL?

Pisgah High School ranks #794 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Pisgah High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pisgah High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Pisgah High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pisgah High School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Pisgah High School a charter school?

No, Pisgah High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pisgah High School a Title I school?

No, Pisgah High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pisgah High School?

62.4% of students at Pisgah High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
603
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Jackson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.8%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 35765)
4,297
Area average commute
28.1 min
Area median age
46.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 ACAP · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35765; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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