Serving 487 students in grades 9-12, Pine Island High School ranks in the top 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 487 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Pine Island Secondary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Pine Island, MN, covering approximately 88.9 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 6.1 miles to the zone's edge and up to 9.5 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pine Island High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Pine Island High School's student population of 487 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
487 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Pine Island High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pine Island High School is 0.19, 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
#597 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
90%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.7%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pine Island High School's ranking?
Pine Island High School is ranked #597 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Pine Island High School often compared to?
Pine Island High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Century High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pine Island High School?
The graduation rate of Pine Island High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Pine Island High School?
487 students attend Pine Island High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Pine Island High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pine Island High School?
Pine Island High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pine Island High School offer ?
Pine Island High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pine Island High School part of?
Pine Island High School is part of Pine Island Public School District.
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