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Pitkin High School

Public | PK-12 | 518 students

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4 stars

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Posted November 8, 2010

this school is great it just needs more teachers this school could be better but it is awesome the teachers really care
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 10, 2010

It is like a giant family. The teachers really care for the students. Many go the the extra mile to help students. There are a lot of school clubs or sports teams to join. I was surprised by the amount of them. There is place for everyone. The school is kept beautiful and clean through the diligent efforts of the staff. There is top notch technology in the classrooms. The administration and faculty work hard to teach character development and academics to all the students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 4, 2008

i think pitkin is a great school, i husband graduated from pitkin high school,i myself went to 10th then got ged., our son and daughter graduated here, and we have a 2nd grader here now. great principal and staff,that care about our children and their future. thank you.keep up the good work.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 14, 2006

At one time this was a great school to attend but the students have taken over the facility and uncertified teachers are what we have teaching our children. I am so disappointed in what this school has become.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 17, 2005

one of the best schools i've had the pleasure of attending. the fourth grade teacher is the best. thanks mrs. babcock
—Submitted by michael, a former student


Posted April 21, 2004

I must tell you that this school is an amazing place for your children to attend. The atmosphere is amazing, it's just like a big extended family. Everyone knows and cares for each other. Along with myself, both of my mother and brother have attended PHS and we could not have asked for a better education.
—Submitted by a former student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2012.

521 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
37%
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

521 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
54%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

521 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
47%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2012.

521 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
57%
Scale: % basic or above

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the integrated Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (iLEAP) to assess students in grades 3, 5, 6, and 7 in math, English language arts, science, and social studies. The iLEAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2012.

521 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
69%
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2012.

521 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
79%
Science

The state average for Science was 64% in 2012.

521 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
74%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 67% in 2012.

521 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
77%
Scale: % basic or above

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the integrated Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (iLEAP) to assess students in grades 3, 5, 6, and 7 in math, English language arts, science, and social studies. The iLEAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2012.

521 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
65%
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2012.

521 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
51%
Science

The state average for Science was 65% in 2012.

521 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
58%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 65% in 2012.

521 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
51%
Scale: % basic or above

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the integrated Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (iLEAP) to assess students in grades 3, 5, 6, and 7 in math, English language arts, science, and social studies. The iLEAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2012.

521 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
70%
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2012.

521 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
66%
Science

The state average for Science was 64% in 2012.

521 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
84%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2012.

521 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
90%
Scale: % basic or above

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the integrated Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (iLEAP) to assess students in grades 3, 5, 6, and 7 in math, English language arts, science, and social studies. The iLEAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 64% in 2010.

39 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
83%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2010.

39 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
77%
Scale: % basic or above

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the integrated Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (iLEAP) to assess students in grades 3, 5, 6, and 7 in math, English language arts, science, and social studies. The iLEAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 75% in 2012.

521 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
75%
Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

521 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
78%
Science

The state average for Science was 68% in 2012.

521 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
72%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 68% in 2012.

521 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
78%
Scale: % basic or above

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the Louisiana Educational Assessment Program for the 21st Century (LEAP 21) to assess students in grades 4 and 8 in math, English language arts, science and social studies. The LEAP 21 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana. The goal is for all students to score at or above basic on the test.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2012.

521 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
70%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

521 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 61% in 2012.

521 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
63%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 67% in 2012.

521 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
73%
Scale: % basic or above

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the Louisiana Educational Assessment Program for the 21st Century (LEAP 21) to assess students in grades 4 and 8 in math, English language arts, science and social studies. The LEAP 21 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana. The goal is for all students to score at or above basic on the test.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 56% in 2012.

521 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
46%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 52% in 2012.

521 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
32%
English 2

The state average for English 2 was 66% in 2012.

521 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
92%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 49% in 2012.

521 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
30%
Scale: % basic or above

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Louisiana used the End-Of-Course (EOC) tests to test grade high school students in English 2, biology 1, algebra 1 and geometry. The EOC is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana. The EOC is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above basic on the test.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: LA Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 93% 49%
American Indian/Alaska Native 6% 1%
Hispanic 1% 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 1%
Black 0% 46%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 63%N/A65%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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7239 Highway 463
Pitkin, LA 70656
Phone: (318) 358-3121

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