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).
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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
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
780 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers

Students by Grade

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
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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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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