Serving 22 students in grades 8-12, Pines School - Acs ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pines School - Acs's student population of 22 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
22 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (21-22)
2 teachers
School Rankings
Pines School - Acs 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 Pines School - Acs is 0.72, which is more 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
#1166 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
23%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Black
36%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
<50%
83.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)63.6%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
34%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pines School - Acs's ranking?
Pines School - Acs is ranked #1166 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
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 ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pines School - Acs?
The graduation rate of Pines School - Acs is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Pines School - Acs?
22 students attend Pines School - Acs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Pines School - Acs students are Black, 32% of students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Pines School - Acs offer ?
Pines School - Acs offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pines School - Acs part of?
Pines School - Acs is part of Centennial Public School District.
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