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#442 of 1,288 schools in LA

Top 34% in state

Pineville High School

High School · Rapides Parish · Pineville, LA

A Rapides Parish high school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1511 Line Street, Pineville, LA 71360

  • Math 58% vs LA 36% (2025)
  • Reading 69% vs LA 44% (2025)
  • 89.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.13 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.9Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency58% (2025 LEAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69% (2025 LEAP)
Math vs. State Avg+21.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+24.6 pts
Overall Proficiency64% (2025 LEAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 LEAP)
vs. Expected+17.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
College Readiness5.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate89%
AP Participation9.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.3:1
District spending per student$13,720
Chronic Absenteeism19%

Students at Pineville High School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 LEAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.

Math Proficiency58%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
36%(2025 LEAP)
ELA Proficiency69%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
44%(2025 LEAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2020, reaching 64% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
66%
ELA
63%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
53%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
51%
ELA
74%
2014
Math
76%
ELA
80%
2015
Math
53%
ELA
81%
2016
Math
69%
ELA
76%
2017
Math
73%
ELA
84%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
90%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
90%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
56%
2025
Math
58%
ELA
69%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

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

Based on 32 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

59.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Pineville 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,273/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$59,592

Median home value

$196,300

Median rent

$924/mo

College educated

23.2%

Homeownership

66.8%

Poverty rate

16.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71360; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics27sports offered
13 boys'·14 girls'·38 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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
Peabody Magnet High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.49–122.9 mi779Compare →
Pinecrest Supports & Services CenterEnrollment path unverified7.1K–122.9 mi93Compare →
Bolton High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.29–123.2 mi561Compare →
Tioga High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.89–123.3 mi970Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Rapides Parish

Schools in district
43
Rank in district
#21 of 43
District spending per student
$13,720NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pineville High School is listed in Rapides Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pineville High School

Pineville High School is a public high school in Pineville, LA, part of Rapides Parish, serving approximately 1,319 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #442 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pineville High School

What grades does Pineville High School serve?

Pineville High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Pineville High School?

Pineville High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,319 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pineville High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pineville High School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pineville High School rank in LA?

Pineville High School ranks #442 of 1,288 schools in LA.

What is Pineville High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pineville High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Pineville High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pineville High School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Pineville High School a charter school?

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

Is Pineville High School a Title I school?

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

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

59.7% of students at Pineville 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
1,319
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
81
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Rapides Parish
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.0%
4-Year Graduation
89.0%
Area population (ZIP 71360)
35,649
Area average commute
20.5 min
Area median age
37.7
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 · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 LEAP. 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 71360; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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