PITKIN HIGH SCHOOL

Pitkin High School is a Title I public school that is part of the Vernon Parish school district, located in Pitkin, LA with about 496 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, Pitkin High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Pitkin High School, located in the rural community of Pitkin, Louisiana, serves as a central hub for education in Vernon Parish. As a K-12 institution, the school provides a unique environment where students progress through their primary and secondary education within the same campus community. This structure fosters a close-knit atmosphere where staff, students, and families often develop long-term relationships, contributing to a strong sense of school spirit and local identity.

The school is deeply integrated into the culture of the surrounding Vernon Parish area, focusing on academic development alongside extracurricular involvement. Despite its smaller size, Pitkin High offers a traditional high school experience, including athletics and various student organizations, which are vital to the social fabric of the community. Committed to the success of its students, the school strives to prepare them for post-secondary education and workforce readiness while maintaining the values and traditions of their small-town setting.

For more information, contact Pitkin High School at (318) 358-3121 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.