Pine Tree High School is a suburban public high school located in the city of Longview, Texas, in Gregg County, United States and classified as a 4A school by the University Interscholastic League. It is a part of the Pine Tree Independent School District located in west central Gregg County.
Serving 1,258 students in grades 9-12, Pine Tree High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,258 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pine Tree High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Pine Tree High School's student population of 1,258 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,258 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
Year Founded
1847
Colors
Blue, Royal blue, Gold
School Rankings
Pine Tree High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pine Tree High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4764 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
39%
53%
Black
21%
13%
White
32%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Piracy, Pirate
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pine Tree High School's ranking?
Pine Tree High School is ranked #4764 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Pine Tree High School often compared to?
Pine Tree High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Longview High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pine Tree High School?
The graduation rate of Pine Tree High School is 98%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Pine Tree High School?
1,258 students attend Pine Tree High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Pine Tree High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pine Tree High School?
Pine Tree High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pine Tree High School offer ?
Pine Tree High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pine Tree High School part of?
Pine Tree High School is part of Pine Tree Independent School District.
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