Very Good
#340 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 26% in state
Pitkin High School
School · Vernon Parish · Pitkin, LA
A Vernon Parish school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7239 Highway 463, Pitkin, LA 70656
- Math 40% vs LA 34% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pitkin High School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 37 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 43% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 56 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Pitkin 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,202
Median home value
$65,400
Median rent
$1,269/mo
College educated
13.7%
Homeownership
90.5%
Poverty rate
16.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70656; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Vernon Parish
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evans High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–12 | Not available | 388 | Compare → |
| Hicks High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–12 | Not available | 366 | Compare → |
| Hornbeck High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–12 | Not available | 387 | Compare → |
| Simpson High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–12 | Not available | 246 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Vernon Parish
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #4 of 18
- District spending per student
- $12,743NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pitkin High School is listed in Vernon Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pitkin High School
Pitkin High School is a public school in Pitkin, LA, part of Vernon Parish, serving approximately 431 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #340 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pitkin High School
What grades does Pitkin High School serve?
Pitkin High School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Pitkin High School?
Pitkin High School has an enrollment of approximately 431 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pitkin High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pitkin High School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pitkin High School rank in LA?
Pitkin High School ranks #340 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Pitkin High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pitkin High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Pitkin High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pitkin High School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pitkin High School a charter school?
No, Pitkin High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pitkin High School a Title I school?
No, Pitkin High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pitkin High School?
78.7% of students at Pitkin 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
- 431
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Vernon Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.6%
- Phone
- (318) 358-3121
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 70656)
- 3,488
- Area average commute
- 37.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
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 · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 70656; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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