Pine Prairie High School is an elementary and high school in Pine Prairie, Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, United States serving grades PK–12.
Serving 802 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Pine Prairie High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 802 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pine Prairie High School's student population of 802 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 54% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
802 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Colors
Black, Orange
School Rankings
Pine Prairie High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pine Prairie High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#595 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
8%
41%
White
90%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panthers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pine Prairie High School's ranking?
Pine Prairie High School is ranked #595 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Pine Prairie High School often compared to?
Pine Prairie High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Broadmoor Senior High School, Carencro High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pine Prairie High School?
The graduation rate of Pine Prairie High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Pine Prairie High School?
802 students attend Pine Prairie High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Pine Prairie High School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pine Prairie High School?
Pine Prairie High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pine Prairie High School offer ?
Pine Prairie High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pine Prairie High School part of?
Pine Prairie High School is part of Evangeline Parish School District.
School Reviews
5 12/6/2014
I am a 2014 graduate of Pine Prairie High School. I really adored this school. The buildings were very clean and well kept. The principal is very adamant about education and she loves to see her students succeed. It is a family environment.
5 9/26/2007
I am a freshman a PPHS and even though I'm new at this school, I still have many friends, and it's only the 6th day of school!! The band at PPHS is a beginning band so it' perfect for anyone who wants to know what band is like, and since the band is so small.... they DO NOT march, which is a good thing for some people. The Facilities are very well kept as well as the property. The basketball and softball team know what they are doing... but the football team has NO idea what football even means!!! I pick at the football team but I will always have PPHS panther pride in my blood!!!
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