Serving 172 students in grades 6-12, Austin 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 172 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 34:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Austin Area Learning Center's student population of 172 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
172 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Motto
Inspire. Empower. Accelerate.
School Rankings
Austin Area Learning Center 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 Austin Area Learning Center is 0.67, which is more 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
#1761 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
34:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
44%
12%
Black
6%
12%
White
36%
60%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Austin Area Learning Center's ranking?
Austin Area Learning Center is ranked #1761 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Austin Area Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Austin Area Learning Center is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Austin Area Learning Center?
172 students attend Austin Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Austin Area Learning Center students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Austin Area Learning Center?
Austin Area Learning Center has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Austin Area Learning Center offer ?
Austin Area Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Austin Area Learning Center part of?
Austin Area Learning Center is part of Austin Public School District.
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