Serving 31 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). 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 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- 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
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pine City Area Learning Center's student population of 31 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
31 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pine City Area Learning Center is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≥50%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
13%
10%
Black
n/a
12%
White
77%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% 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?
31 students attend Pine City Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Pine City Area Learning Center students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pine City Area Learning Center?
Pine City Area Learning Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pine City Area Learning Center offer ?
Pine City Area Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
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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