Serving 57 students in grades 9-12, Detroit Lakes 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 57 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 30-39% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center's student population of 57 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
57 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Year Founded
2001
School Rankings
Detroit Lakes 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 Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center is 0.53, which is less 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
#1179 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2010–2025. View full 24-year historical data
American Indian
27%
2%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Hispanic
5%
12%
Showing 2006–2025. View full 22-year historical data
White
63%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Graduation Rate
30-39%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted100%
21.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
34%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
Showing 2006–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center's ranking?
Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center is ranked #1179 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center is 30-39%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center?
57 students attend Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center students are White, 27% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center?
Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center offer ?
Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center part of?
Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center is part of Detroit Lakes Public School District.
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