Bemidji Area Learning Center

2900 Division St W
Bemidji, MN 56601
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 62 students in grades 5-12, Bemidji 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 <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 59%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 62 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : <50%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Bemidji Area Learning Center's student population of 62 students has grown by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
62 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Bemidji Area Learning Center is 0.53, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
(18-19)
<50%
56%
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(18-19)
<50%
59%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bemidji Area Learning Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
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American Indian
27%
2%
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Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
n/a
10%
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Black
n/a
12%
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White
63%
63%
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Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
This chart display the diversity score of Bemidji Area Learning Center and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Bemidji Area Learning Center and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bemidji Area Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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?
<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 59% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bemidji Area Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Bemidji Area Learning Center is 40-49%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Bemidji Area Learning Center?
62 students attend Bemidji Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Bemidji Area Learning Center students are White, 27% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bemidji Area Learning Center?
Bemidji Area Learning Center has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bemidji Area Learning Center offer ?
Bemidji Area Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Bemidji Area Learning Center part of?
Bemidji Area Learning Center is part of Bemidji Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 62 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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