White Pine Academy

2222 Industrial Drive
Wadena, MN 56482
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 11 students in grades 5-12, White Pine Academy ranks in the top 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 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 11 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 50% in MN
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

White Pine Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

White Pine Academy's student population of 11 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
11 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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School Rankings

White Pine Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of White Pine Academy is 0.31, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
#696 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
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<50%
45%
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<50%
53%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
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American Indian
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2%
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Asian
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7%
Hispanic
9%
10%
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Black
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12%
White
82%
63%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.31
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Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is White Pine Academy's ranking?
White Pine Academy is ranked #696 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 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 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend White Pine Academy?
11 students attend White Pine Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of White Pine Academy students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White Pine Academy?
White Pine Academy has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does White Pine Academy offer ?
White Pine Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is White Pine Academy part of?
White Pine Academy is part of Freshwater Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 11 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 50%
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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