Area Learning Cntr Community School (Closed 2010)

1616 W University Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
Area Learning Cntr Community School serves 127 students in grades 9-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 81% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
127 students

Showing 2001–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%

Showing 2001–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
7%
7%

Showing 2001–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
10%
12%

Showing 2001–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

Black
62%
12%

Showing 2001–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

White
19%
60%

Showing 2001–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
81%
0.57

Showing 2001–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
34%

Showing 2001–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%

Showing 2001–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Area Learning Cntr Community School?
127 students attend Area Learning Cntr Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Area Learning Cntr Community School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Area Learning Cntr Community School?
Area Learning Cntr Community School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Area Learning Cntr Community School offer ?
Area Learning Cntr Community School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Area Learning Cntr Community School part of?
Area Learning Cntr Community School is part of Saint Paul Public Schools.

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