Serving 8 students in grades 6-12, Pinnacle Programs Southwestern Yout ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
Minority enrollment was 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
8 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
13%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
87%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
35%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Pinnacle Programs Southwestern Yout?
8 students attend Pinnacle Programs Southwestern Yout.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Pinnacle Programs Southwestern Yout students are White, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Pinnacle Programs Southwestern Yout offer ?
Pinnacle Programs Southwestern Yout offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Pinnacle Programs Southwestern Yout part of?
Pinnacle Programs Southwestern Yout is part of Luverne Public School District.
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