Serving 46 students in grades 7-12, Pillager Area Charter School 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 45%). 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 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- 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
Top Rankings
Pillager Area Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Pillager Area Charter School's student population of 46 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
46 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Pillager Area Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pillager Area Charter School is 0.41, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1209 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pillager Area Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pillager Area Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/43000/43052/pillager-area-charter-school-chart-lpJnku.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
4%
2%
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Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
11%
10%
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Black
2%
12%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pillager Area Charter School and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pillager Area Charter School and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/43000/43052/pillager-area-charter-school-chart-RDGXdi.png)
White
76%
63%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in Pillager Area Charter School and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in Pillager Area Charter School and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/43000/43052/pillager-area-charter-school-chart-bcJL8U8.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
![This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Pillager Area Charter School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Pillager Area Charter School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/43000/43052/pillager-area-charter-school-chart-bg1hL7u.png)
All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/43000/43052/pillager-area-charter-school-chart-PNaQJx.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Pillager Area Charter School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Pillager Area Charter School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/43000/43052/pillager-area-charter-school-chart-bvo8Acx.png)
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pillager Area Charter School's ranking?
Pillager Area Charter School is ranked #1209 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Pillager Area Charter School often compared to?
Pillager Area Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pillager Senior High School by visitors of our site.
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 ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pillager Area Charter School?
The graduation rate of Pillager Area Charter School is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Pillager Area Charter School?
46 students attend Pillager Area Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Pillager Area Charter School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pillager Area Charter School?
Pillager Area Charter School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pillager Area Charter School offer ?
Pillager Area Charter School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Pillager Area Charter School part of?
Pillager Area Charter School is part of Pillager Area Charter School District.
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