Pickering High School
457 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Pickering High School, located at 180 LeBleu Road in Leesville, Louisiana, serves as a central educational institution for the Vernon Parish School District. As a combined middle and high school, it caters to a diverse student body, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, fostering academic growth through core subjects while encouraging student participation in various extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and service organizations.
Deeply rooted in the Leesville community, Pickering High School is known for its strong sense of school spirit and its commitment to the development of well-rounded individuals. The faculty and administration focus on maintaining high academic standards and promoting character development among students. By integrating traditional instruction with modern educational tools, the school strives to equip its students with the skills necessary to succeed in a changing global landscape while maintaining the close-knit, community-focused atmosphere characteristic of Louisiana’s rural and suburban educational settings.
Deeply rooted in the Leesville community, Pickering High School is known for its strong sense of school spirit and its commitment to the development of well-rounded individuals. The faculty and administration focus on maintaining high academic standards and promoting character development among students. By integrating traditional instruction with modern educational tools, the school strives to equip its students with the skills necessary to succeed in a changing global landscape while maintaining the close-knit, community-focused atmosphere characteristic of Louisiana’s rural and suburban educational settings.
457
Total Students
27.5
Full-Time Teachers
16.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 259 |
| Hispanic | 62 |
| Black | 65 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More | 53 |
| American Indian | 4 |
| Pacific Islander | 9 |
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White259 (56.7 %)
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Black65 (14.2 %)
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Hispanic62 (13.6 %)
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Two or More53 (11.6 %)
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Pacific Islander9 (2.0 %)
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Asian5 (1.1 %)
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American Indian4 (0.9 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | Vernon Parish |
| Phone: | (337)537-1555 |
| Grade Range: | 7th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 457 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 27.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 16.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 182 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 42 |
Grades Taught
Grade 7
117
Grade 8
91
Grade 9
82
Grade 10
68
Grade 11
59
Grade 12
40
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 117 |
| Grade 8 | 91 |
| Grade 9 | 82 |
| Grade 10 | 68 |
| Grade 11 | 59 |
| Grade 12 | 40 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 239 | 52.3% |
| Male | 218 | 47.7% |
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