Serving 22 students in grades 8-12, Pines School - Acs 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%) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%). 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 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pines School - Acs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Pines School - Acs's student population of 22 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
22 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pines School - Acs is 0.58, which is more 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)
(17-18)≤20%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
5%
10%
Black
54%
12%
White
36%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 58% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pines School - Acs?
The graduation rate of Pines School - Acs is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Pines School - Acs?
22 students attend Pines School - Acs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Pines School - Acs students are Black, 36% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pines School - Acs?
Pines School - Acs has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pines School - Acs offer ?
Pines School - Acs offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Pines School - Acs part of?
Pines School - Acs is part of Centennial Public School District.
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