Serving 52 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). 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 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 52 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 15-19% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- 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
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Duluth Area Learning Center's student population of 52 students has declined by 91% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 70% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
52 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Duluth Area Learning Center is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
9%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
8%
10%
Black
6%
12%
White
52%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
25%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
15-19%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% 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 15-19%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Duluth Area Learning Center?
52 students attend Duluth Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Duluth Area Learning Center students are White, 25% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Duluth Area Learning Center?
Duluth Area Learning Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Duluth Area Learning Center offer ?
Duluth Area Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Duluth Area Learning Center part of?
Duluth Area Learning Center is part of Duluth Public School District.
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