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#1750 of 1,992 schools in MN

Pines School - Acs

High School · Centennial Public School District · Lino Lakes, MN

A Centennial Public School District high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

7555 4TH AVE, Lino Lakes, MN 55014

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 10% proficient (2022)
  • <50% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change-0.77 pts/yr
Data Period2013–2022
TrendStable
Academics2.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency18% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-16.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile9th
College Readiness4.6Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate<50%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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District spending per student$12,766

Students at Pines School - Acs score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2015, to 18% in 2022, across a 10-year record (2013–2022).

Show all 6 years by subject
2013
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2014
Math
25%
2015
ELA
25%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
10%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)

Based on 10 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

63.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Pines School - Acs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average697/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lino Lakes), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$98,952

Median home value

$324,700

Median rent

$1,553/mo

College educated

36.5%

Homeownership

84.2%

Poverty rate

5.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55014; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mn Correctional Facility-lino LakesEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.0 mi2Compare →
Pines School - NspEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated7–120.2 mi22Compare →
Pines School - RjcEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated7–120.2 mi29Compare →
Pines School Day ProgramEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated8–120.2 mi15Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Centennial Public School District

Schools in district
18
Rank in district
#10 of 10
District spending per student
$12,766NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pines School - Acs is listed in CENTENNIAL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pines School - Acs

Pines School - Acs is a public high school in Lino Lakes, MN, part of Centennial Public School District, serving approximately 30 students in grades 8th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,750 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pines School - Acs

What grades does Pines School - Acs serve?

Pines School - Acs serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend Pines School - Acs?

Pines School - Acs has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.

How does Pines School - Acs rank in MN?

Pines School - Acs ranks #1,750 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Pines School - Acs's MySchoolScout rating?

Pines School - Acs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Pines School - Acs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pines School - Acs has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).

Is Pines School - Acs a charter school?

No, Pines School - Acs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pines School - Acs a Title I school?

No, Pines School - Acs is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pines School - Acs?

63.3% of students at Pines School - Acs 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
8th – 12th
Enrollment
30
0
Type
alternative
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Anoka County
4-Year Graduation
<50%
Area population (ZIP 55014)
28,975
Area average commute
24.5 min
Area median age
42
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 · 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.
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 55014; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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