At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 287
57
Total Enrollment
State avg: 48%
58%+10.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
23.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level
Overview
Pine River-Backus ALP is a public high serving grades 9–12 in PINE RIVER, Minnesota. The school enrolls 57 students. It is part of the PINE RIVER-BACKUS SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Minnesota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
23.8:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictPINE RIVER-BACKUS SCHOOL DISTRICT
County27021
CityPINE RIVER
ZIP56474
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID272897002692
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment57
White93.0%
Hispanic / Latino0.0%
Black / African American3.5%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
93.0%
Hispanic
0.0%
Black
3.5%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
1.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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.