Pisgah High School

Pisgah High School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
60 Metcalf St,  Pisgah, AL
Jackson County Schools
4.1
1.6
603 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Mark Steven Guffey
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.65
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.65
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
31
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.7%
College Prep
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
22
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
24.2%
State Average
27.8%
Science
25.4%
State Average
21.8%
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
405:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.8%
Female
47.2%
White
71.1%
Native American
24.6%
Hispanic
3.1%
Two or more races
<1%
Black
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<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.
Jacksonville State University 98 Students
Northeast Alabama Community College 90 Students
The University of Alabama 85 Students
The University of Alabama in Huntsville 69 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham 63 Students
Auburn University 58 Students
University of South Alabama 40 Students
Troy University 37 Students
University of North Alabama 35 Students
Mississippi State University 30 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 30 Students
Business 18 Students
Psychology 17 Students
Elementary Education 10 Students
Physical Therapy 10 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 9 Students
Biology 7 Students
Early Childhood Education 7 Students
Sociology 7 Students
Psychiatric and Mental Health Services 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 35 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/11/2025
My best parts of High School at Pisgah would have to be the most amazing and memorable memories I made with my friends and teachers. We have all had great laughs whether it be just in the classroom or on a school trip. People say High School is so much fun and make as many memories as you can and I also stand by that, and will tell as many people as I can that too. While being in High School had its up and downs and rough patches it was worth all of it knowing my academic levels and being prepared for the next steps of life. Every student and face their own problems and things they have, mine was math and taking test. So, with that being said, I would say that was the worst part of high school. Every school has the things they need to work on to make it better for their students, Pisgah's being a better attitude and having students enjoy being around each other and talking to one another. 4 years may seem long with these people but it now seems not long enough.
4.0 Senior
12/8/2019
It has been a very good experience overall. I believe I have learned everything I will need to succeed in college as far as academics go. My teachers have all been great and I believe they have had a huge influence on my life. The only thing I'd change about Pisgah High School is the cafeteria food.
4.0 Alum
4/16/2019
Pisgah High School overall was a good school. With every school, there are always positives and negatives. I transferred to Pisgah my 7th-grade year because I wanted to be a part of the State Champion softball team. I won 2 state championships while I was there and 3 state runner-ups.
GreatSchools Reviews
1.6 5 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/29/2025
Don’t take your child to this school. No matter the age but especially in high school. There is nothing good only horrible stories of drug deal, teachers bullying kids and administrators caring about nothing! If you play sports you are treated like a king and the rest of the humans are just there ta...
1.0 parent
10/8/2021
Pisgah High School May have been a wonderful school in years past. But, it’s completely gone downhill. It’s completely different from the Elementary. When my child started 7th grade I knew it wasn’t going to be the same as the Elementary. No, it’s been much worse. We have a principal that doesn’t ca...
1.0 parent
3/29/2018
Disappointing. Kids are not getting a good education and there lots of bullying and behavioral problems.
2.0 student
5/8/2015
I wish we had band. I used to go to fort payne but now I go to pisgah. I really miss being in band alot.

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Pisgah High School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-12 in Pisgah, AL and is served by the Jackson County Schools in Alabama. The school has a total enrollment of 603 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Pisgah High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.65, the graduation rate is 90%, and the average ACT score is 22. Learn more about what Pisgah has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pisgah High School.

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