Pisgah High School

About Pisgah High School

Pisgah High School is a public high school located in Canton, North Carolina. Founded in 1961, the school serves approximately 1,400 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Haywood County School System and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Pisgah High School offers a wide variety of academic programs, including Advanced Placement, honors, and career and technical education courses. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and student organizations.
Pisgah High School has a strong commitment to creating a safe and welcoming learning environment for all students. The school has a strict code of conduct, and students are expected to adhere to the school’s core values of respect, responsibility, trustworthiness, and citizenship.
Pisgah High School is dedicated to providing students with the resources and support they need to be successful. The school offers a variety of services, including academic counseling, college and career planning, and mental health services.
At Pisgah High School, students have the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge they need to become successful members of their community. The school’s staff is committed to helping students reach their full potential and become productive citizens.

Address:	60 Metcalf St Pisgah, AL 35765
Phone:	(256) 451-3241
Site:	www.jacksonk12.org
Grades:	PreK – 12
Enrollment:	605 students

Overview Pisgah High School

Pisgah High School serves 605 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Pisgah High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on Pisgah High School

Pisgah High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Pisgah High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.