Serving 50 students in grades 9-12, Red Lake Alternative Learning 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 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 50:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 50:1
- Graduation Rate: ≤10% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Red Lake Alternative Learning ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Red Lake Alternative Learning's student population of 50 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
50 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Red Lake Alternative Learning is 0.04, which is less 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)
(17-18)<50%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
50:1
14:1
American Indian
98%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Black
n/a
12%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤10%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
6%
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 58% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Red Lake Alternative Learning?
The graduation rate of Red Lake Alternative Learning is 10%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Red Lake Alternative Learning?
50 students attend Red Lake Alternative Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Red Lake Alternative Learning students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Red Lake Alternative Learning?
Red Lake Alternative Learning has a student ration of 50:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Red Lake Alternative Learning offer ?
Red Lake Alternative Learning offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Red Lake Alternative Learning part of?
Red Lake Alternative Learning is part of Red Lake Public School District.
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