Serving 1,196 students in grades 8-12, Albert Lea Senior High School 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 30% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 1,196 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 30% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Albert Lea Senior High School's student population of 1,196 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,196 students
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
School Rankings
Albert Lea Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Albert Lea Senior High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1400 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
11%
7%
Hispanic
24%
12%
Black
2%
12%
White
59%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.7%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Albert Lea Senior High School's ranking?
Albert Lea Senior High School is ranked #1400 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Albert Lea Senior High School often compared to?
Albert Lea Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alden-conger Secondary, Byron Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Albert Lea Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Albert Lea Senior High School is 88%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Albert Lea Senior High School?
1,196 students attend Albert Lea Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Albert Lea Senior High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Albert Lea Senior High School?
Albert Lea Senior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Albert Lea Senior High School offer ?
Albert Lea Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Albert Lea Senior High School part of?
Albert Lea Senior High School is part of Albert Lea Public School District.
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