Detroit Lakes Alternative Program 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (17-18)
68 students
Showing 2009–2018. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
60%
American Indian
(17-18)15%
2%
Showing 2009–2018. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
(17-18)1%
7%
Hispanic
(17-18)3%
9%
Showing 2008–2018. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
(17-18)3%
11%
White
(17-18)71%
66%
Showing 2009–2018. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
(17-18)7%
5%
Graduation Rate
(16-17)<50%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch (17-18)
47%
29%
Showing 2009–2018. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
10%
8%
Showing 2009–2018. Full 17-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
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% MN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Detroit Lakes Alternative Program?
The graduation rate of Detroit Lakes Alternative Program is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83%.
How many students attend Detroit Lakes Alternative Program?
68 students attend Detroit Lakes Alternative Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Detroit Lakes Alternative Program students are White, 15% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Detroit Lakes Alternative Program offer ?
Detroit Lakes Alternative Program offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Detroit Lakes Alternative Program part of?
Detroit Lakes Alternative Program is part of Detroit Lakes Public School District.
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