Serving 713 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 29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 713 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pine City Secondary's student population of 713 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
713 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pine City Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pine City Secondary is 0.22, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1253 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
n/a
12%
White
88%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pine City Secondary's ranking?
Pine City Secondary is ranked #1253 out of 1,734 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?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pine City Secondary?
The graduation rate of Pine City Secondary is 85-89%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Pine City Secondary?
713 students attend Pine City Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Pine City Secondary students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pine City Secondary?
Pine City Secondary has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pine City Secondary offer ?
Pine City Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Pine City Secondary part of?
Pine City Secondary is part of Pine City Public School District.
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