Central Lakes Adventure School

Central Lakes Adventure School
12763 COUNTY ROAD 1 SW
PILLAGER, MN 56473
Charter School 36 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Pillager Area Charter School (PACS) is a public charter school located in Pillager, Minnesota, serving students in grades K–8. Operating with a focus on personalized learning, the school emphasizes smaller class sizes and a supportive environment designed to meet the unique academic and social-emotional needs of each student. By leveraging its charter status, PACS aims to provide a flexible educational experience that fosters strong relationships between students, staff, and the local community.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a "family-like" atmosphere where students are encouraged to take an active role in their education. Its curriculum typically balances core academic standards with hands-on learning opportunities, aiming to help students develop both critical thinking skills and personal responsibility. As part of the broader Pillager community, the school works to ensure that students transition successfully into higher grade levels while providing a safe and nurturing space for them to grow throughout their formative years.
36
Total Students
N/A
Full-Time Teachers
N/A
Student/Teacher Ratio
63.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    31 (86.1%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (8.3%)
  • Black
    1 (2.8%)
  • Two or More
    1 (2.8%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Central Lakes Adventure School
Phone: (218)746-3875
Website: http://centrallakesadventureschool.org
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 36
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: N/A
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 18
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* 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 7 3
Grade 8 1
Grade 9 2
Grade 10 8
Grade 11 7
Grade 12 15
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Pillager Senior High School
PILLAGER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
370 Students
323 E 2ND ST S
PILLAGER, MN 56473 (1.2 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th