Serving 99 students in grades 9-12, Faribault Area Learning Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 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 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 99 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 30-34% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Faribault Area Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Faribault Area Learning Center's student population of 99 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
99 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Faribault Area Learning Center ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Faribault Area Learning Center is 0.67, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#695 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
44%
12%
Black
11%
12%
White
35%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-34%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 is Faribault Area Learning Center's ranking?
Faribault Area Learning Center is ranked #695 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Faribault Area Learning Center often compared to?
Faribault Area Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Faribault Senior High School, Northfield Senior 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 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Faribault Area Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Faribault Area Learning Center is 30-34%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Faribault Area Learning Center?
99 students attend Faribault Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Faribault Area Learning Center students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Faribault Area Learning Center?
Faribault Area Learning Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Faribault Area Learning Center offer ?
Faribault Area Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Faribault Area Learning Center part of?
Faribault Area Learning Center is part of Faribault Public School District.
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