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%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <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.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
62 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
27%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
10%
Black
n/a
12%
White
63%
63%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-49%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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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