Pine Bluff High School in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, has a student–teacher ratio of approximately 10:1 as of 2023, which is lower than the district average ratio reported in earlier years.
Math proficiency at the school was 3% in 2023, significantly lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% and the district average of 10%, continuing a downward trend since 2012 when it was 50%.
Reading proficiency was 11% in 2022, which is lower than both the state average of 40% and the district average of 13%; proficiency scores have steadily declined from 47% in 2013.
The graduation rate in 2023 was 73%, which is lower than the state average of 88% and approximately equal to the district rate of 74%; graduation rates have remained relatively stable over the last decade.
Enrollment decreased from 1,248 students in 2018 to 583 students in 2023, with the student body predominantly Black (95%), reflecting sustained demographic stability in racial composition amid enrollment decline.
Top Rankings
Pine Bluff High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
688 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Year Founded
1868
Colors
White, Cardinal
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#982 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
96%
19%
White
1%
57%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
73%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.1%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Zebra
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pine Bluff High School's ranking?
Pine Bluff High School is ranked #982 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pine Bluff High School?
The graduation rate of Pine Bluff High School is 73%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Pine Bluff High School?
688 students attend Pine Bluff High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Pine Bluff High School students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pine Bluff High School?
Pine Bluff High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pine Bluff High School offer ?
Pine Bluff High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pine Bluff High School part of?
Pine Bluff High School is part of Pine Bluff School District.
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