Grand Rapids Area Learning Center
Tel:
(218)999-0247
- Grand Rapids Area Learning Center serves 87 students in grades 8-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤10% (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 <50% (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 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 33%.
School Overview
- Grand Rapids Area Learning Center's student population of 87 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 8-12 |
| Total Students | 87 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 5 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Grand Rapids Area Learning Center's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Grand Rapids Area Learning Center is 0.47, 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 | #1509 out of 1,784 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤10% | 59% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 14% | 2% |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 9% |
| Black | 1% | 11% |
| White | 71% | 67% |
| Two or more races | 12% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.34 |
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| Graduation Rate | 75-79% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 30% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Grand Rapids Public School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Grand Rapids Area Learning Center is Northland Educational Center (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Northland Educational Center (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Northland Educational Center (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center Special Education School
Grades: PK | 89 students
0.4 miles
1217 Se 2nd Ave
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218)327-5772 0.4 PK 89 - Grand Rapids Northland Educational Center Alternative School
Grades: 6-12
0.5 miles
510 Se 13th St
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218)327-5705 0.5 6-12 n/a - Grand Rapids Murphy Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 360 students
0.8 miles
822 Ne 5th Ave
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218)327-5880 0.8 K-4 360 - Grand Rapids Southwest Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 382 students
1.0 miles
601 Sw 7th St
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218)327-5890 1.0 K-4 382 - Grand Rapids Itaskin Education Center Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 58 students
1.4 miles
1880 River Rd
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218)322-4129 1.4 K-12 58
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