Serving 112 students in grades 6-12, Albert Lea Area Learning Center 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 ≤20% (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 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 112 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 30-34% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Albert Lea Area Learning Center's student population of 112 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
112 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Albert Lea Area Learning Center is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
35%
10%
Black
3%
12%
White
53%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-34%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Albert Lea Area Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Albert Lea Area Learning Center is 30-34%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Albert Lea Area Learning Center?
112 students attend Albert Lea Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Albert Lea Area Learning Center students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Albert Lea Area Learning Center?
Albert Lea Area Learning Center has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Albert Lea Area Learning Center offer ?
Albert Lea Area Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Albert Lea Area Learning Center part of?
Albert Lea Area Learning Center is part of Albert Lea Public School District.
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