Pine Tree High School

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 5A school by the UIL. It is a part of the Pine Tree Independent School District located in west central Gregg County. In 2013, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.HistoryThe Pine Tree ISD was established in 1847. Pine Tree High School was originally a boarding school for the region, and people came for miles to attend. It was a part of Pine Tree, Texas which was incorporated into Longview in the 1870s. Being founded in 1847, it is the 57th oldest public high school in America. Growth was slow but stable, with agriculture being the primary source of income through the turn of the century. The oil boom in 1931 brought thousands of people to East Texas and caused rapid growth for Pine Tree Schools.Alma MaterPirates fight for old Pine Tree High For our Alma Mater dear Pirates fight for Old Pine Tree High, For Victory is near. To Pine Tree we’ll all be loyal ‘Til the sun drops from the sky Remembering until the end, Pirates fight, never die! Fight Song written by Mickey Wright to the tune of "You're a Grand Old Flag"