PINE ISLAND SECONDARY

www.pineisland.k12.mn.us

432 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pine Island Secondary, located in Pine Island, Minnesota, serves as the hub for middle and high school education within the Pine Island Public School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By offering a comprehensive curriculum alongside various extracurricular activities, the institution aims to prepare its students for success in both higher education and the workforce, while maintaining a strong connection to the local community.

The school prides itself on a culture of excellence and inclusivity, often highlighting the importance of personalized learning and staff-student partnerships. Through its digital presence and commitment to communication, Pine Island Secondary strives to keep parents and the community informed and involved in the educational journey of its students. Whether through rigorous classroom instruction or diverse athletic and club programs, the school focuses on equipping its students with the skills and confidence necessary to become productive, responsible citizens.

432

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PINE ISLAND SECONDARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	401
Hispanic	15
Black	3
Asian	5
Two or More	7
American Indian	1

White
401 (92.8 %)
Hispanic
15 (3.5 %)
Two or More
7 (1.6 %)
Asian
5 (1.2 %)
Black
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pine Island Public School District
Phone:	(507)356-4849
Website:	http://www.pineisland.k12.mn.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	432
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	49
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 9 124

Grade 10 111

Grade 11 98

Grade 12 99