Serving 91 students in grades 6-12, Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs's student population of 91 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
91 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs 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 Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1696 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
12%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
70%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs's ranking?
Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs is ranked #1696 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs?
The graduation rate of Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs is 80%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs?
91 students attend Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs?
Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs offer ?
Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs part of?
Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs is part of Cloquet Public School District.
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