Pines School - ACS

www.isd12.org/

36 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Pines School is a specialized educational program operating under the umbrella of Centennial School District 12 (ISD 12) in Lino Lakes, Minnesota. It functions as an Area Learning Center (ALC) designed to provide alternative educational pathways for students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment. The program focuses on credit recovery, academic support, and personalized instruction to help students progress toward graduation and prepare for post-secondary success.

The school emphasizes a supportive, structured atmosphere tailored to the unique social and academic needs of its student body. By prioritizing smaller class sizes and individualized attention, Pines School aims to re-engage students who have struggled in conventional high school settings. Through its partnership with the broader Centennial district, the school provides access to a range of resources intended to foster student growth, improve attendance, and ultimately ensure that all students earn their high school diplomas.

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pines School - ACS
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	1
Black	8
Two or More	2
American Indian	2

White
23 (63.9 %)
Black
8 (22.2 %)
Two or More
2 (5.6 %)
American Indian
2 (5.6 %)
Hispanic
1 (2.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	CENTENNIAL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(763)792-4011
Website:	http://www.isd12.org/
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	36
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	12
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 8 2

Grade 9 3

Grade 10 15

Grade 11 10

Grade 12 6