Serving 50 students in grades Kindergarten-8, White Pine Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
White Pine Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
White Pine Academy's student population of 50 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
50 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
White Pine Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of White Pine Academy is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1480 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
92%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White Pine Academy's ranking?
White Pine Academy is ranked #1480 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend White Pine Academy?
50 students attend White Pine Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of White Pine Academy students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White Pine Academy?
White Pine Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does White Pine Academy offer ?
White Pine Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is White Pine Academy part of?
White Pine Academy is part of White Pine Academy School District.
School Reviews
1 3/17/2020
I went there for 6 years and I did not like it there because we have to where you in forms and I Am going to Leslie middle school and I like it here because we can wear whatever we won't and we have more stuff to do here and it is fun.
2 9/20/2010
All though the school has small class sizes, there are a lot of politics going on in the school that trickle down to hurt the students. Several teachers have been let go due to declining enrollment and the choices of which teachers to release have not been to the schools advantage. There is no library, full music program, and limited lunch selections. The teachers do care and work with their students, but much of the academics are below what they should be.
2 8/16/2010
The administration at this school is horrible. The secretary, principal, and teachers all gossip about every family. Not recommended at all.
2 3/9/2007
We went to White Pine for 3 months before we decided to remove our son. Because he had difficulty adapting to the very structured environment (of Young 5s -- not even Kindergarten), there was a continuous suggestion that there was something wrong with him. In retrospect, I believe that in part, we as parents were not expecting enough from him, but I also believe that the school failed him. Now that he is attending a new school (with better MEAP scores, by the way), he is doing much better. In fact, his new teacher says he is a stellar student.
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