Serving 65 students in grades 6-12, Distance Learning Academy Secondary 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 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 65 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Distance Learning Academy Secondary's student population of 65 students has grown by 96% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
65 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Distance Learning Academy Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Distance Learning Academy Secondary is 0.22, 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
#1099 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)≤20%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
88%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)60-79%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Distance Learning Academy Secondary's ranking?
Distance Learning Academy Secondary is ranked #1099 out of 1,860 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 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Distance Learning Academy Secondary?
The graduation rate of Distance Learning Academy Secondary is 60-79%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Distance Learning Academy Secondary?
65 students attend Distance Learning Academy Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Distance Learning Academy Secondary students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Distance Learning Academy Secondary?
Distance Learning Academy Secondary has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Distance Learning Academy Secondary offer ?
Distance Learning Academy Secondary offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Distance Learning Academy Secondary part of?
Distance Learning Academy Secondary is part of North Branch Area School District.
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