Pine Ridge High School's team mascot is the Panther and its colors are teal, black, and gold.

[3] Similar to many schools in Volusia County, Pine Ridge High School has specialized academies that have been successful in helping students to graduate with unique skills and certifications in Culinary Arts and EMS.

The school has its own student supported early childhood/ preschool program called The Pee Wee Panthers.

Pine Ridge has a variety of programs available to students in the performing arts such as chorus, band, drama and dance.

Pine Ridge has fall, winter, and spring athletic teams as well as a football stadium and soccer and baseball fields on campus.

Pine Ridge High School has an award-winning Air Force Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps program: Designated a Distinguished Unit by the USAF since 2004;[6] Recognized as an Outstanding High School Leadership Training Program by College Admissions Officers; Led by teachers with USAF Advanced Instructor Certification.

Cadet activities are numerous, and include academic goal-setting campaigns, community service projects, parades, field training exercises, color guard, drill competitions, school-wide inter-murals, and more.