Pisgah High School is a public senior high school located in Canton, North Carolina, United States, approximately 25 miles west-southwest of Asheville.
Serving 859 students in grades 9-12, Pisgah High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 859 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 20% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pisgah High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Pisgah High School's student population of 859 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
859 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
1966
Colors
Red and Black
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pisgah High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pisgah High School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#220 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)80-84%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
13%
22%
Black
1%
24%
White
82%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)93%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Black Bear
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pisgah High School's ranking?
Pisgah High School is ranked #220 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Pisgah High School often compared to?
Pisgah High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tuscola High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pisgah High School?
The graduation rate of Pisgah High School is 93%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Pisgah High School?
859 students attend Pisgah High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Pisgah High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pisgah High School?
Pisgah High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pisgah High School offer ?
Pisgah High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pisgah High School part of?
Pisgah High School is part of Haywood County Schools.
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