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Pine Forest High School

High School · Escambia · Pensacola, FL

An Escambia high school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2500 LONGLEAF DR, Pensacola, FL 32526

  • Math 20% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 27% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 91.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.4Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.57 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.5Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg-25.6 pts
Overall Proficiency24% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-23.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile7th
College Readiness5.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate91%
AP Participation9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.7:1
District spending per student$12,299
Chronic Absenteeism53.8%

Students at Pine Forest High School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency20%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 14 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 27% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
29%
2010
Math
49%
ELA
29%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
36%
2012
Math
53%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
60%
ELA
34%
2014
Math
36%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
33%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
33%
2017
Math
33%
ELA
31%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
33%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
33%
2020*
Math
20%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
20%
ELA
32%
2024
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

60.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Pine Forest High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$71,651

Median home value

$230,400

Median rent

$1,287/mo

College educated

24.4%

Homeownership

76.8%

Poverty rate

12.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32526; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
9% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics19sports offered
9 boys'·10 girls'·19 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Success AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.76–120.2 mi260Compare →
Pensocola Mennonite Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated2–112.5 mi25Compare →
Jubilee Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.2privatePK–92.6 mi155Compare →
Personalized Learning Kingdom AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–92.8 mi12Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Escambia

Schools in district
70
Rank in district
#47 of 62
District spending per student
$12,299NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pine Forest High School is listed in ESCAMBIA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pine Forest High School

Pine Forest High School is a public high school in Pensacola, FL, part of Escambia, serving approximately 1,737 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,471 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pine Forest High School

What grades does Pine Forest High School serve?

Pine Forest High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Pine Forest High School?

Pine Forest High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,737 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Forest High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pine Forest High School is 21.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pine Forest High School rank in FL?

Pine Forest High School ranks #3,471 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Pine Forest High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pine Forest High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Pine Forest High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pine Forest High School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Pine Forest High School a charter school?

No, Pine Forest High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pine Forest High School a Title I school?

No, Pine Forest High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pine Forest High School?

60.6% of students at Pine Forest High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,737
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
80
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Escambia County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
53.8%
4-Year Graduation
91.0%
Area population (ZIP 32526)
43,627
Area average commute
24.5 min
Area median age
40.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32526; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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