Pineville High School is a coeducational public high school located in Pineville, in Rapides Parish in central Louisiana, United States. The school opened in 1952.
Serving 1,319 students in grades 9-12, Pineville High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,319 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pineville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Pineville High School's student population of 1,319 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,319 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Year Founded
1952
School Rankings
Pineville High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pineville High School is 0.55, 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
#151 out of 1244 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
33%
41%
White
59%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
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: Rebel
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pineville High School's ranking?
Pineville High School is ranked #151 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Pineville High School often compared to?
Pineville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alexandria Senior High School, Tioga High School, Bolton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pineville High School?
The graduation rate of Pineville High School is 88%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Pineville High School?
1,319 students attend Pineville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Pineville High School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pineville High School?
Pineville High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pineville High School offer ?
Pineville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pineville High School part of?
Pineville High School is part of Rapides Parish School District.
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