Duluth Area Learning Center
- Duluth Area Learning Center serves 588 students in grades 6-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 49:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 33%.
Top Placements
Duluth Area Learning Center places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Duluth Area Learning Center's student population of 588 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 588 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- The diversity score of Duluth Area Learning Center is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
| Overall School Rank | #1107 out of 1,784 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤20% | 59% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤20% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 49:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 11% | 2% |
| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 9% |
| Black | 12% | 11% |
| White | 61% | 67% |
| Two or more races | 11% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.33 |
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| Graduation Rate | 25-29% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 67% | 30% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Duluth Public School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Duluth Area Learning Center is Academic Excellence Online (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lakeside Academy (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Duluth Targeted Services Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Duluth Academic Excellence Online Grades: 9-12 | 17 students
0.0 miles
215 N First Avenue East
Duluth, MN 55802
(218)336-8766 0.0 9-12 17 - Duluth Duluth Targeted Services Elementary School Alternative School
Grades: 1-4
0.0 miles
2 E 2nd Street
Duluth, MN 55802
(218)733-2075 0.0 1-4 n/a - Duluth Lakeside Academy Alternative School
Grades: K-12
0.1 miles
502 E 2nd St
Duluth, MN 55802
(218)625-2689 0.1 K-12 n/a - Duluth Special Ed. N.p. Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 2 students
0.1 miles
215 N 1st Ave E
Duluth, MN 55802
(218)336-8740 0.1 PK-12 2 - Duluth Superior Academy Alternative School
Grades: 4-12 | 13 students
0.1 miles
215 N 1st Ave E
Duluth, MN 55802
(218)355-2100 0.1 4-12 13
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