Pisgah High School

60 Metcalf St
Pisgah, AL 35765
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 619 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Pisgah High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 619 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Pisgah High School's student population of 619 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
619 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Pisgah High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pisgah High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#441 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Pisgah High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pisgah High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pisgah High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pisgah High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Pisgah High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
25%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Pisgah High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pisgah High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pisgah High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
71%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Pisgah High School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Pisgah High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.44
This chart displays the diversity score of Pisgah High School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90-94%
88%
This chart displays graduation rate of Pisgah High School and public school graduation rate of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pisgah High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pisgah High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pisgah High School's ranking?
Pisgah High School is ranked #441 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Pisgah High School often compared to?
Pisgah High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Section High School, Dutton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pisgah High School?
The graduation rate of Pisgah High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Pisgah High School?
619 students attend Pisgah High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Pisgah High School students are White, 25% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pisgah High School?
Pisgah High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pisgah High School offer ?
Pisgah High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Pisgah High School part of?
Pisgah High School is part of Jackson County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 619 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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