Serving 603 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 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 603 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pisgah High School's student population of 603 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
603 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#441 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
25%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
1%
32%
White
69%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
603 students attend Pisgah High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Pisgah High School students are White, 25% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pisgah High School?
Pisgah High School has a student ration of 19:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pisgah High School part of?
Pisgah High School is part of Jackson County School District.
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