Serving 29 students in grades 7-12, Pines School - Rjc ranks in the top 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 <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pines School - Rjc ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Pines School - Rjc's student population of 29 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
29 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pines School - Rjc ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pines School - Rjc is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#695 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
7%
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
10%
12%
Black
24%
12%
White
55%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pines School - Rjc's ranking?
Pines School - Rjc is ranked #695 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 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 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pines School - Rjc?
The graduation rate of Pines School - Rjc is 20%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Pines School - Rjc?
29 students attend Pines School - Rjc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Pines School - Rjc students are White, 24% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Asian.
What grades does Pines School - Rjc offer ?
Pines School - Rjc offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Pines School - Rjc part of?
Pines School - Rjc is part of Centennial Public School District.
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