Pine County Transition Program serves 15 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
15 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1

American Indian
7%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
13%
12%

Black
n/a
12%

White
73%
61%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Pine County Transition Program?
15 students attend Pine County Transition Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Pine County Transition Program students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pine County Transition Program?
Pine County Transition Program has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pine County Transition Program offer ?
Pine County Transition Program offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pine County Transition Program part of?
Pine County Transition Program is part of St. Croix River Education School District.
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