Serving 152 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Pine Bluff Lighthouse Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
152 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#986 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
96%
20%
White
1%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
14%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Pine Bluff Lighthouse Academy School District
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pine Bluff Lighthouse Academy's ranking?
Pine Bluff Lighthouse Academy is ranked #986 out of 993 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Pine Bluff Lighthouse Academy?
152 students attend Pine Bluff Lighthouse Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Pine Bluff Lighthouse Academy students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pine Bluff Lighthouse Academy?
Pine Bluff Lighthouse Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pine Bluff Lighthouse Academy offer ?
Pine Bluff Lighthouse Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Pine Bluff Lighthouse Academy part of?
Pine Bluff Lighthouse Academy is part of Pine Bluff Lighthouse Academy School District.
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