Serving 8 students in grades 6-12, Pinnacle Programs Southwestern Yout ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pinnacle Programs Southwestern Yout's student population of 8 students has declined by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
8 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (18-19)
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pinnacle Programs Southwestern Yout is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
13%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
87%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)<50%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
36%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pinnacle Programs Southwestern Yout?
The graduation rate of Pinnacle Programs Southwestern Yout is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Pinnacle Programs Southwestern Yout?
8 students attend Pinnacle Programs Southwestern Yout.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Pinnacle Programs Southwestern Yout students are White, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Pinnacle Programs Southwestern Yout offer ?
Pinnacle Programs Southwestern Yout offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pinnacle Programs Southwestern Yout part of?
Pinnacle Programs Southwestern Yout is part of Luverne Public School District.
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