Simpson High School vs. Pitkin High School
Should you attend Simpson High School or Pitkin 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
Simpson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Pitkin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Total Students
278 students
417 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#314 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#484 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
23%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
≥80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
16
16
Kindergarten Students
19
28
Grade 1 Students
30
34
Grade 2 Students
19
29
Grade 3 Students
19
23
Grade 4 Students
20
34
Grade 5 Students
27
35
Grade 6 Students
20
34
Grade 7 Students
22
34
Grade 8 Students
17
34
Grade 9 Students
21
38
Grade 10 Students
12
28
Grade 11 Students
16
26
Grade 12 Students
20
24
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
2%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
94%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
69%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
