Serving 33 students in grades 9-12, Pine City Area Learning Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 33 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pine City Area Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Pine City Area Learning Center's student population of 33 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
33 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pine City Area Learning Center is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≥50%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
82%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pine City Area Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Pine City Area Learning Center is 40-59%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Pine City Area Learning Center?
33 students attend Pine City Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Pine City Area Learning Center students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pine City Area Learning Center?
Pine City Area Learning Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pine City Area Learning Center offer ?
Pine City Area Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pine City Area Learning Center part of?
Pine City Area Learning Center is part of Pine City Public School District.
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