Serving 118 students in grades 9-12, Faribault 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 46%). 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 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 118 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 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
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Faribault Area Learning Center's student population of 118 students has grown by 87% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
118 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Faribault Area Learning Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Faribault Area Learning Center is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1179 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
37%
12%
Black
6%
12%
White
47%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-49%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)100%
31.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Faribault Area Learning Center's ranking?
Faribault Area Learning Center is ranked #1179 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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 40-49%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Faribault Area Learning Center?
118 students attend Faribault Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Faribault Area Learning Center students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Faribault Area Learning Center?
Faribault Area Learning Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to 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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