Pitkin High School vs. Simpson High School
Should you attend Pitkin High School or Simpson High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Pitkin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Simpson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Overview
Serving 417 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 34% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). 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 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 278 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
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 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Total Students
417 students
278 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#484 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#314 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
25-29%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
≥80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
16
16
Kindergarten Students
28
19
Grade 1 Students
34
30
Grade 2 Students
29
19
Grade 3 Students
23
19
Grade 4 Students
34
20
Grade 5 Students
35
27
Grade 6 Students
34
20
Grade 7 Students
34
22
Grade 8 Students
34
17
Grade 9 Students
38
21
Grade 10 Students
28
12
Grade 11 Students
26
16
Grade 12 Students
24
20
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
4%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
92%
94%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
1%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
