Serving 22 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 22:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- 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
School Overview
Pine City Area Learning Center's student population of 22 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
22 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pine City Area Learning Center is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≥50%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
12%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
40-59%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)22.7%
31.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
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?
<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 83.3%.
How many students attend Pine City Area Learning Center?
22 students attend Pine City Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Pine City Area Learning Center students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% 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 22:1, 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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