Serving 257 students in grades 9-12, Pineywoods Community Academy High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 257 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pineywoods Community Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Community Size
School Overview
Pineywoods Community Academy High School's student population of 257 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
257 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pineywoods Community Academy High School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pineywoods Community Academy High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1790 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
27%
53%
Black
17%
13%
White
53%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pineywoods Community Academy High School's ranking?
Pineywoods Community Academy High School is ranked #1790 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Pineywoods Community Academy High School often compared to?
Pineywoods Community Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hudson High School, Lufkin High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pineywoods Community Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Pineywoods Community Academy High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Pineywoods Community Academy High School?
257 students attend Pineywoods Community Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Pineywoods Community Academy High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pineywoods Community Academy High School?
Pineywoods Community Academy High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pineywoods Community Academy High School offer ?
Pineywoods Community Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pineywoods Community Academy High School part of?
Pineywoods Community Academy High School is part of Pineywoods Community Academy School District.
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