Pipestone Alternative Program High School serves 19 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
19 students

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
2%

Asian
n/a
7%

Hispanic
n/a
12%

Black
n/a
12%

White
100%
61%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
3%
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 Pipestone Alternative Program High School?
19 students attend Pipestone Alternative Program High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Pipestone Alternative Program High School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pipestone Alternative Program High School?
Pipestone Alternative Program High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pipestone Alternative Program High School offer ?
Pipestone Alternative Program High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pipestone Alternative Program High School part of?
Pipestone Alternative Program High School is part of Pipestone Area School District.
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