Serving 83 students in grades 6-12, Distance Learning 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 83 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Distance Learning Secondary's student population of 83 students has grown by 151% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 300% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
83 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Distance Learning Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Distance Learning Secondary is 0.50, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1333 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
12%
7%
Hispanic
6%
10%
Black
6%
12%
White
69%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Distance Learning Secondary's ranking?
Distance Learning Secondary is ranked #1333 out of 1,734 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Distance Learning Secondary?
The graduation rate of Distance Learning Secondary is 85-89%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Distance Learning Secondary?
83 students attend Distance Learning Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Distance Learning Secondary students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Distance Learning Secondary?
Distance Learning Secondary has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Distance Learning Secondary offer ?
Distance Learning Secondary offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Distance Learning Secondary part of?
Distance Learning Secondary is part of North Branch Area Public Schools School District.
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