Serving 84 students in grades 6-12, Duluth 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 <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 20-29% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Duluth Area Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Duluth Area Learning Center's student population of 84 students has declined by 86% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
84 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Duluth Area Learning Center is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
14%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
13%
12%
White
50%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-29%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 schools are Duluth Area Learning Center often compared to?
Duluth Area Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like East High School, Denfeld High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Duluth Area Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Duluth Area Learning Center is 20-29%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Duluth Area Learning Center?
84 students attend Duluth Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Duluth Area Learning Center students are White, 14% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Duluth Area Learning Center?
Duluth Area Learning Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Duluth Area Learning Center offer ?
Duluth Area Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Duluth Area Learning Center part of?
Duluth Area Learning Center is part of Duluth Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Duluth Area Learning Center located?
Duluth Area Learning Center is located in the Downtown Waterfront neighborhood of Duluth, MN. There are 5 other public schools located in Downtown Waterfront.
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