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 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
127 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
10%
12%
Black
62%
12%
White
19%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
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 St. Paul Public School District.
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