Serving 12 students in grades 5-12, White Pine Academy 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%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
White Pine Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
White Pine Academy's student population of 12 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
12 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of White Pine Academy is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
92%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
18%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
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).
How many students attend White Pine Academy?
12 students attend White Pine Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of White Pine Academy students are White, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White Pine Academy?
White Pine Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does White Pine Academy offer ?
White Pine Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is White Pine Academy part of?
White Pine Academy is part of Freshwater Education School District.
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