Pickering High School

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Pickering High School

Public High School | Grade 7-12
180 Lebleu Rd,  Leesville, LA
Vernon Parish Public Schools
3.2
1.7
379 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Hub Jordan
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
48%
Average GPA
3.43
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C+
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.43
Reading Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
31
Teachers in First or Second Year
10%
College Prep
Average ACT
21
Math
19
English
21
Reading
23
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
44.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
45%
State Average
10%
Math
23%
State Average
31%
Science
27%
State Average
6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
436:1

Student Diversity

Female
54.6%
Male
45.4%
White
59.1%
Hispanic
14.5%
Two or more races
12.9%
Black
11.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Northwestern State University of Louisiana 73 Students
McNeese State University 59 Students
Louisiana Tech University 48 Students
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 47 Students
Louisiana State University 45 Students
University of Louisiana - Monroe 29 Students
Southern University & A&M College 19 Students
Baylor University 16 Students
University of New Orleans 15 Students
Loyola University New Orleans 13 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 22 Students
Psychology 20 Students
Biology 10 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 8 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 7 Students
Pre-Law Studies 7 Students
Marketing 6 Students
Business 5 Students
Computer Science 5 Students
Criminology 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 27 Reviews
3.0 Senior
8/27/2022
It's an alright school but the administration is god awful. The food is also bad besides the Mac and cheese pretty good. The teachers are pretty nice.
2.0 Alum
3/16/2020
Teachers don't care about education, most are just focused on drama and the football team. New principle is doing a good job for the school now.
4.0 Senior
2/25/2018
In my years at Pickering it seemed a very well environment, along with Teacher that will help you in any way they can. All teacher want to see their student excel in further years.
GreatSchools Reviews
1.7 12 Reviews
2.0 parent
3/30/2026
This school has jeopardized my child’s education, and I am here to strongly advise you to bring your kid to Leesville High School.
1.0 student
8/14/2025
I would never send my kid here. this sschool is not for the colored, but for the white. You’re not welcomed. You’ll never be. The principal would rather blame the victim rather than console the victim, while the other runs free. Teachers and Principals will be racist (coming from experience), they d...
5.0 parent
8/12/2022
I have fun in this school I love my teachers and I learn a whole lot
2.0 parent
7/7/2022
Not all teachers are bad there, they just don’t have much to work with. The building is from a different era and could use upgrades. The Louisiana public school curriculum seems to be all about grades, not learning. Reviews of common mistakes or having students make corrections to their work isn’t g...

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Pickering High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Leesville, LA and is served by the Vernon Parish Public Schools in Louisiana. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 379 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 48% are proficient in reading. Pickering High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.43, the graduation rate is 90%, and the average ACT score is 21. Discover additional schools in the area, like Pickering Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Leesville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pickering High School.

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