- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pine Bluff, AR
Pine Bluff High School
Federal NCES profile for Pine Bluff High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050002600867
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pine Bluff High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Pine Bluff · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pine Bluff High School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Bluff High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Pine Bluff, AR.
School address
District: Pine Bluff School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050002600867 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+197 students YoY
Pine Bluff High School grew from 583 students in 2022-23 to 780 in 2023-24 (+33.8%).
Teacher FTE added 56.6 → 73.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+197 students YoY 050002600867 · Pine Bluff, AR High · MID · TRAD
688 enr · 12.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Jack Robey Jr. High School (594 students)
Pine Bluff High School grew from 583 students in 2022-23 to 780 in 2023-24 (+33.8%). Teacher FTE added 56.6 → 73.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Pine Bluff High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pine Bluff High School
688 students
- Jack Robey Jr.
Jack Robey Jr. High School
594 students
- Thirty-Fourth
Thirty-Fourth Ave. Elem. Sch.
399 students
- Matthews Eleme
Matthews Elementary School
367 students
- Southwood Elem
Southwood Elementary School
345 students
- Broadmoor Elem
Broadmoor Elementary School
283 students
What this shows Pine Bluff High School reports 688 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pine Bluff High School compares
Pine Bluff High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 688 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
688
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 37% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
60.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,959
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
165
in-school suspensions + 168 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 27 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 95.8%
Two or More 1.9%
White 1.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 95.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.2, Pine Bluff High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pine Bluff School District reports $17,959 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pine Bluff High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Robey Jr. High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thirty-Fourth Ave. Elem. Sch. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Matthews Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Broadmoor Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pine Bluff High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~688 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pine Bluff High School
How many students attend Pine Bluff High School?
Pine Bluff High School has 688 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pine Bluff, AR. CCD year-over-year: 583 (2022-23) → 780 (2023-24), up 197.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Bluff High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine Bluff High School is 12.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pine Bluff High School?
100.0% of students at Pine Bluff High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pine Bluff High School?
The largest demographic group at Pine Bluff High School is African American at 95.8% of enrollment, in Pine Bluff, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pine Bluff High School?
Pine Bluff High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pine Bluff High School rank among high schools in Pine Bluff?
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Bluff High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Pine Bluff, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Pine Bluff on the city page.
What other schools are in Pine Bluff School District?
Besides Pine Bluff High School, Pine Bluff School District also operates Jack Robey Jr. High School (594 students), Thirty-Fourth Ave. Elem. Sch. (399 students), and Matthews Elementary School (367 students). See the Pine Bluff School District district page for the complete list.