For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 1,765 students in Pine County, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Pine County, MN are Crossroads Area Learning Center, Vision and Pine City Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pine County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Pine County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Pine County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is equal to the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pine City Secondary, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Pine County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crossroads Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
61085 State Highway 23
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 245-6016
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 245-6016
Gr: 7-12 | 38 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Vision
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1035 Main St. S.
Pine City, MN 55063
(320) 358-1214
Pine City, MN 55063
(320) 358-1214
Gr: K-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Pine City Secondary
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Main St S
Pine City, MN 55063
(320) 629-4111
Pine City, MN 55063
(320) 629-4111
Gr: 7-12 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Pine City Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1225 Main St S
Pine City, MN 55063
(320) 629-4111
Pine City, MN 55063
(320) 629-4111
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Willow River Secondary
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8142 Pine St
Willow River, MN 55795
(218) 372-3131
Willow River, MN 55795
(218) 372-3131
Gr: 7-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Hinckley-finlayson Secondary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Main St E
Hinckley, MN 55037
(320) 384-6132
Hinckley, MN 55037
(320) 384-6132
Gr: 7-12 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
East Central Senior Secondary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
61085 State Highway 23
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 245-6015
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 245-6015
Gr: 7-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Empower Learning Center
Alternative School
201 Main St E
Hinckley, MN 55037
(320) 384-6132
Hinckley, MN 55037
(320) 384-6132
Gr: 10-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Pine County Transition Program
Special Education School
201 Main St E
Hinckley, MN 55037
(320) 384-6132
Hinckley, MN 55037
(320) 384-6132
Gr: 12
Pine County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Pete Seeger Renaissance Charter School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
214 Eagle Drive
Sandstone, MN 55072
(218) 340-5800
Sandstone, MN 55072
(218) 340-5800
Pine City Secondary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1400 Main Street S
Pine City, MN 55063
(320) 629-4112
Pine City, MN 55063
(320) 629-4112
Gr: 10-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Pine County Transition Program (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
201 Main St E
Hinckley, MN 55037
(320) 358-1214
Hinckley, MN 55037
(320) 358-1214
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
63842 Ojibwe Rd
Sandstone, MN 55072
(320) 384-7598
Sandstone, MN 55072
(320) 384-7598
Gr: K-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Sandstone St. Croix High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
49634 St. Croix Camp Lane
Sandstone, MN 55072
(320) 245-5214
Sandstone, MN 55072
(320) 245-5214
Gr: 7-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Willow River Area Learning Program (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
8142 Pine St
Willow River, MN 55795
(218) 372-3131
Willow River, MN 55795
(218) 372-3131
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pine County, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Pine County, MN include Crossroads Area Learning Center, Vision and Pine City Secondary.
How many public high schools are located in Pine County?
11 public high schools are located in Pine County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pine County?
Pine County public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Pine County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Pine County include: Hinckley-finlayson Secondary vs. Pine City Secondary, Pine City Secondary vs. Hinckley-finlayson Secondary
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