Serving 120 students in grades 8-12, Grand Rapids 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 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grand Rapids Area Learning Center's student population of 120 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
120 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grand Rapids Area Learning Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grand Rapids Area Learning Center is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1197 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
14:1
American Indian
16%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Black
n/a
12%
White
81%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 is Grand Rapids Area Learning Center's ranking?
Grand Rapids Area Learning Center is ranked #1197 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grand Rapids Area Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Grand Rapids Area Learning Center is 70-74%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Grand Rapids Area Learning Center?
120 students attend Grand Rapids Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Grand Rapids Area Learning Center students are White, 16% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grand Rapids Area Learning Center?
Grand Rapids Area Learning Center has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grand Rapids Area Learning Center offer ?
Grand Rapids Area Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Grand Rapids Area Learning Center part of?
Grand Rapids Area Learning Center is part of Grand Rapids Public School District.
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