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.
457
Total Students
27.5
Full-Time Teachers
16.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pickering High School
Demographic Student Count
White259
Hispanic62
Black65
Asian5
Two or More53
American Indian4
Pacific Islander9
  • White
    259 (56.7 %)
  • Black
    65 (14.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    62 (13.6 %)
  • Two or More
    53 (11.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    9 (2.0 %)
  • Asian
    5 (1.1 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pickering High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 7117
Grade 891
Grade 982
Grade 1068
Grade 1159
Grade 1240
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pickering High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female23952.3%
Male21847.7%