White Pine Academy

www.fed.k12.mn.us

12 Students

High School 5th - 12th

School Overview

White Pine Academy, located in Deer Creek, Minnesota, operates as a specialized educational component of the Bertha-Hewitt School District. The school functions as an alternative learning center designed to provide personalized instruction and academic support for students who may benefit from a non-traditional classroom environment. By focusing on smaller class sizes and individualized pacing, the academy aims to help students meet state graduation requirements while fostering a supportive atmosphere that encourages academic recovery and success.

As part of the broader district infrastructure, the academy shares the commitment to student development and community engagement found throughout the Bertha-Hewitt system. The program is tailored to address the unique social and academic needs of its student body, offering a structured alternative that keeps students on track for their future goals. Those interested in specific enrollment criteria, curricula, or updated contact information for the academy can find further details through the district’s official website at http://www.fed.k12.mn.us.

Total Students

2.4

Full-Time Teachers

5.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for White Pine Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	3

White
9 (75.0 %)
Hispanic
3 (25.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Freshwater Education District
Phone:	(218)631-3505
Website:	http://www.fed.k12.mn.us
Grade Range:	5th - 12th
Total Students:	12
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	6
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 1

Grade 9 4

Grade 10 5

Grade 11 2