Pine Bluff High School is a comprehensive public high school in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, United States. It, a part of the Pine Bluff School District, is the largest of two public high schools in the Pine Bluff city limits and three public high schools in Jefferson County.
Serving 780 students in grades 10-12, Pine Bluff High School 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 4% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Pine Bluff High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
780 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Year Founded
1868
Colors
White, Cardinal
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#989 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
95%
19%
White
2%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pine Bluff High School's ranking?
Pine Bluff High School is ranked #989 out of 997 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?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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 70%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Pine Bluff High School?
780 students attend Pine Bluff High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Pine Bluff High School students are Black, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pine Bluff High School?
Pine Bluff High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
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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