Very Good
#514 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 26% in state
Pine City Area Learning Center
High School · Pine City Public School District · Pine City, MN
A high school in Pine City, MN where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1400 MAIN ST S, Pine City, MN 55063
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2014)
- 49.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pine City Area Learning Center score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2011-2014)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Pine City Area Learning Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 52Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,329/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,854
Median home value
$239,000
Median rent
$763/mo
College educated
17.9%
Homeownership
81%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55063; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine City SecondaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 7–12 | 0.2 mi | 699 | Compare → |
| VisionEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 20 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Pine City Public School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,918NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pine City Area Learning Center is listed in PINE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pine City Area Learning Center
Pine City Area Learning Center is a public high school in Pine City, MN, part of Pine City Public School District, serving approximately 33 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #514 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2014).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pine City Area Learning Center
What grades does Pine City Area Learning Center serve?
Pine City Area Learning Center serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Pine City Area Learning Center?
Pine City Area Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 33 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine City Area Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine City Area Learning Center is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pine City Area Learning Center rank in MN?
Pine City Area Learning Center ranks #514 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Pine City Area Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Pine City Area Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Pine City Area Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pine City Area Learning Center has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2014).
Is Pine City Area Learning Center a charter school?
No, Pine City Area Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pine City Area Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Pine City Area Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pine City Area Learning Center?
72.7% of students at Pine City Area Learning Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 33
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Pine County
- Phone
- (320) 629-4111
- 4-Year Graduation
- 49.5%
- Area population (ZIP 55063)
- 9,270
- Area average commute
- 33.2 min
- Area median age
- 46.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55063; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2011-2014; directory SY 2023–24
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