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 699 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 41% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). 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 19:1 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 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 699 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pine City Secondary's student population of 699 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
699 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
1910
Colors
Kelly green and white
School Rankings
Pine City Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 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 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1086 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
87%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Dragon
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pine City Secondary's ranking?
Pine City Secondary is ranked #1086 out of 1,860 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?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% 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 85-89%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Pine City Secondary?
699 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 19:1, 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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