PINEYWOODS COMMUNITY ACADEMY H S

Charter School 289 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pineywoods Community Academy (PCA) High School, located in Lufkin, Texas, is a public charter school that serves as part of the Pineywoods Community Academy district. The school is known for its focus on providing a personalized, supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic achievement and college and career readiness. By operating as a charter institution, PCA offers an alternative educational approach compared to traditional district schools, often prioritizing smaller class sizes and a more integrated community feel to better address the individual needs of its student population.

Beyond its academic curriculum, PCA High School is deeply committed to fostering a culture of character development and civic responsibility. The school typically engages students through a variety of extracurricular activities and specialized programs designed to help them develop leadership skills and real-world experience. Serving the Lufkin area, the academy aims to bridge the gap for students seeking a unique educational path, striving to ensure that every graduate is well-equipped for success in post-secondary education or the modern workforce.

289

Total Students

19.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PINEYWOODS COMMUNITY ACADEMY H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	147
Hispanic	88
Black	39
Asian	3
Two or More	10
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
147 (50.9%)
Hispanic
88 (30.4%)
Black
39 (13.5%)
Two or More
10 (3.5%)
Asian
3 (1.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	PINEYWOODS COMMUNITY ACADEMY
Phone:	(936)634-5515
Website:	http://pcacharter.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	289
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	104
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 77

Grade 10 79

Grade 11 76

Grade 12 57