Pineville High School

Pineville High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1511 Line St,  Pineville, LA
Rapides Parish Public Schools
4.0
4.6
1,319 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Karl Carpenter
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
910
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
35%
Reading Proficiency
56%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
88%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
35%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
83
Full Time Teachers
82
Teachers in First or Second Year
100%
College Prep
Average SAT
910
Math
450
Verbal
460
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
24
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
95.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
12%
State Average
10%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
379:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%
White
58.5%
Black
34.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.8%
Hispanic
2.4%
Two or more races
1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#6 Best Magnet HS in Louisiana
Source: Niche

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 Louisiana at Lafayette 350 Students
Northwestern State University of Louisiana 334 Students
Louisiana Tech University 323 Students
Louisiana State University 313 Students
University of Louisiana - Monroe 245 Students
Louisiana State University - Alexandria 131 Students
McNeese State University 101 Students
Tulane University 82 Students
Southern University & A&M College 77 Students
Grambling State University 73 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 122 Students
Biology 90 Students
Business 66 Students
Psychology 66 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 42 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 40 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 26 Students
Architecture 25 Students
Computer Science 24 Students
Education 24 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 252 Reviews
4.0 Senior
8/26/2025
Pineville high school is a great place for students willing to learn. The teachers are ready to help and are focused on our success.
5.0 Alum
6/17/2025
My experience at Pineville highschool was an amazing experience personally. The sports, Faculty and staff, and ability to be prepared for college all played a huge role for me at the school
5.0 Senior
3/26/2025
I have absolutely enjoyed my time at Pineville High. The school has a zero tolerance polony which I love. I would love to more events there.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.6 14 Reviews
5.0 other
1/21/2018
My school is fun and there's no bullying welcome everyone is in a peaceful place
5.0 other
8/15/2017
This is a great school the learning environment is strong! I love this school its better than any school in Rapides Parish ! I would recommend any student to go to this school. The students, teachers, and staff are welcoming and comforting. 100% A great learning environment.
3.0 parent
5/16/2013
I love my grandson Landon Thomas Blose (sophomore) and what Pineville High has facilitated in him.
3.0 parent
4/16/2013
2012-13 hasn't been a good year at Pineville High. I'm withdrawing my child at the end of the year. There were supposedly 200 extra students this year who transferred in from private schools. The school's administration wasn't prepared to handle this influx and made glaring errors with their schedul...

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Pineville High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Pineville, LA, in the Pineville neighborhood, and is served by the Rapides Parish Public Schools in Louisiana. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,319 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 35% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 56% are proficient in reading. Pineville High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.49, the graduation rate is 88%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 910 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $215,486. Discover additional schools in the area, like Pineville Highschool, Pinecrest Supports & Services Center, Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students, and more. Learn more about what Pineville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pineville High School.

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