Pigeon Forge High School

Pigeon Forge High School

Public High School | Grade 10-12
414 Tiger Dr,  Pigeon Forge, TN
Sevier County School District
3.9
3.0
455 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Ben Clabo
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.47
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.47
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
42
Full Time Teachers
42
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.1%
College Prep
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
24
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
47.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
232:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.9%
Female
48.1%
White
66.7%
Hispanic
28%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.3%
Black
1.6%
Two or more races
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Tennessee, Knoxville 122 Students
East Tennessee State University 105 Students
Walters State Community College 59 Students
Carson-Newman University 52 Students
Maryville College 40 Students
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 33 Students
Middle Tennessee State University 32 Students
Belmont University 26 Students
Tennessee Technological University 24 Students
Lee University 18 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 25 Students
Psychology 25 Students
Nursing 19 Students
Criminology 10 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 10 Students
Biology 9 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 9 Students
Education 8 Students
Physical Therapy 8 Students
Architecture 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 115 Reviews
3.0 Alum
6/27/2023
Classes are easy, and there is lots of opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school.
5.0 Senior
3/5/2023
My experience at Pigeon Forge was honestly the best. I got to play basketball for 2 years; softball for 1 year. I met some great people, and the staff was very helpful and amazing.
4.0 Senior
10/27/2020
Pigeon Forge High School is overall a very good school. The staff is truly dedicated to seeing their students be successful and moving foward in their careers. The facilities could use some work but other than that I would highly reccomend the school.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 7 Reviews
4.0 other
10/24/2013
My school is Pigeon Forge High School. I am a Senior and I have great teachers. I like the Arts and Science classes. I would like to have a new auditorium for the choral and drama department. Also new lab stuff for our science dept.
5.0 other
10/11/2013
Pigeon Forge is a wonderful school. I am a junior here at PFHS and love pigeon forge with all of my heart. The staff shows an inept ability for caring and relating to students and former pigeon forge students come back often to visit the teachers that they were closest to. In saying that , the teach...
1.0 parent
5/12/2010
1.0 parent
8/30/2009

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Pigeon Forge High School is a public school for students in grades 10-12 in Pigeon Forge, TN, in the Pigeon Forge neighborhood, and is served by the Sevier County School District in Tennessee. The school has a total enrollment of 455 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Pigeon Forge High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.47, the graduation rate is 92%, and the average ACT score is 23. The average home value in this area is $510,445. Discover additional schools in the area, like Whites Adult High School, Parkway Academy, Alpha Educational Learning Center, and more. Learn more about what Pigeon Forge has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pigeon Forge High School.

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