Pickering High School is a public high school located in Leesville, Louisiana, United States. It is part of the Vernon Parish School Board.
Serving 379 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). 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 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 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 379 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
379 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Colors
White, Red
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pickering High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pickering High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#568 out of 1244 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
14%
11%
Black
12%
42%
White
59%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
83%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.7%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Red Devils
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pickering High School's ranking?
Pickering High School is ranked #568 out of 1,244 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?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
379 students attend Pickering High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Pickering High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pickering High School?
Pickering High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pickering High School offer ?
Pickering High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pickering High School part of?
Pickering High School is part of Vernon Parish School District.
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