Pine City High School is a six-year public high school located in Pine City, Minnesota, United States. Pine City is a fourth-tier suburb of Minneapolis. The school was founded in 1910 and has a current enrollment of approximately 800 students, making it the largest school in Pine County.
Serving 683 students in grades 7-12, Pine City Secondary 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 40% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 683 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pine City Secondary's attendance zone covers the entire Pine City school district, encompassing approximately 220 square miles. The area is typically a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 7.7 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 16.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pine City Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Pine City Secondary's student population of 683 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
683 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
1910
Colors
Kelly green and white
School Rankings
Pine City Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pine City Secondary is 0.24, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1031 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
87%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.3%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Dragon
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pine City Secondary's ranking?
Pine City Secondary is ranked #1031 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Pine City Secondary often compared to?
Pine City Secondaryis often viewed alongside schools like Hinckley-finlayson Secondary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pine City Secondary?
The graduation rate of Pine City Secondary is 95%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Pine City Secondary?
683 students attend Pine City Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Pine City Secondary students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pine City Secondary?
Pine City Secondary has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pine City Secondary offer ?
Pine City Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pine City Secondary part of?
Pine City Secondary is part of Pine City Public School District.
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