At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 286
352
Total Enrollment
State avg: 50%
57%+7.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
7–12
Grade Span
High
Level
Overview
PINE RIVER-BACKUS HIGH SCHOOL is a public high serving grades 7–12 in PINE RIVER, Minnesota. The school enrolls 352 students. It is part of the PINE RIVER-BACKUS SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Minnesota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span7–12
DistrictPINE RIVER-BACKUS SCHOOL DISTRICT
County27021
CityPINE RIVER
ZIP56474
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID272897000041
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment352
White93.9%
Hispanic / Latino0.5%
Black / African American1.1%
Asian1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races2.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
93.9%
Hispanic
0.5%
Black
1.1%
Asian
1.1%
Two+
2.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.