Empower Learning Center serves 18 students in grades 10-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Empower Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Empower Learning Center's student population of 18 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
18 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Empower Learning Center is 0.76, 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)
(12-13)<50%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
28%
2%
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
17%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
33%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
6%
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 the graduation rate of Empower Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Empower Learning Center is 60-79%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Empower Learning Center?
18 students attend Empower Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Empower Learning Center students are White, 28% of students are American Indian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Empower Learning Center?
Empower Learning Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Empower Learning Center offer ?
Empower Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Empower Learning Center part of?
Empower Learning Center is part of Hinckley-Finlayson School District.
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