Serving 9 students in grades 6-12, Pines School Day Program 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%).
The student-teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% 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
Top Rankings
Pines School Day Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pines School Day Program's student population of 9 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 325% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
9 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
2012
School Rankings
Pines School Day Program 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 Day Program is 0.70, 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%
Student-Teacher Ratio
1:1
13:1
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
22%
12%
White
45%
60%
Two or more races
22%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 Day Program's ranking?
Pines School Day Program 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 Day Program?
The graduation rate of Pines School Day Program is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Pines School Day Program?
9 students attend Pines School Day Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Pines School Day Program students are White, 22% of students are Black, 22% of students are Two or more races, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pines School Day Program?
Pines School Day Program has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pines School Day Program offer ?
Pines School Day Program offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pines School Day Program part of?
Pines School Day Program is part of Centennial Public School District.
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