Serving 457 students in grades 7-12, Pickering 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 32% (which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (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 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 457 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pickering High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Pickering High School's student population of 457 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
457 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pickering High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pickering High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#456 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
13%
11%
Black
14%
41%
White
57%
42%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pickering High School's ranking?
Pickering High School is ranked #456 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Pickering High School often compared to?
Pickering High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leesville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pickering High School?
The graduation rate of Pickering High School is 90%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Pickering High School?
457 students attend Pickering High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Pickering High School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pickering High School?
Pickering High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pickering High School offer ?
Pickering High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Pickering High School part of?
Pickering High School is part of Vernon Parish School District.
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