Faribault Area Learning Center
Tel:
(507)333-6187
- Faribault Area Learning Center serves 118 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is <50% (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 21-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 33%.
Top Placements
Faribault 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
- Faribault Area Learning Center's student population of 118 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 118 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 7 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Faribault Area Learning Center's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Faribault Area Learning Center is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. 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 | #1423 out of 1,784 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 59% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21-39% | 61% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
 | ||
| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 36% | 9% |
| Black | 7% | 11% |
| White | 54% | 67% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.34 |
 | ||
| Graduation Rate | 11-19% | 83% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 30% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Faribault Public School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Faribault Area Learning Center is Discovery Public School Faribault (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Faribault Day School Alc (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Faribault Day School Alc (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Faribault Early Childhood Special Education Special Education School
Grades: PK | 89 students
0.0 miles
2800 Nw 1st Ave
Faribault, MN 55021
(507)333-6002 0.0 PK 89 - Faribault Faribault Day School Alc Alternative School
Grades: 6-8
0.1 miles
2855 Nw 1st Ave
Faribault, MN 55021
(507)333-6186 0.1 6-8 n/a - Faribault Cannon River Stem School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 346 students
0.7 miles
1800 14th St Ne
Faribault, MN 55021
(507)331-7836 0.7 K-8 346 - Faribault Discovery Public School Faribault Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 64 students
1.4 miles
126 Nw 8th St
Faribault, MN 55021
(507)331-5423 1.4 6-12 64 - Faribault Roosevelt Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 489 students
1.6 miles
925 Parshall St
Faribault, MN 55021
(507)333-6700 1.6 K-5 489
School Reviews
Nearby Homes for Sale
Recent Articles
As the school year kicks into full swing, we examine the many fees and other hidden costs lurking in a “free” public education today.
Being a parent is never easy, but some children are more challenging than others. If you're concerned that your child's behavioral issues might be more than just temporary, consider whether an alternative school might be the next move.
All students deserve to have an equal chance at academic success but not every student learns in the same way. Alternative schools provide students with unique challenges or abilities an opportunity to succeed in a different educational setting. Keep reading to learn more about alternative schools and their impact on college admissions.
