Serving 129 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 129 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 30% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grand Rapids Area Learning Center's student population of 129 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
129 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids Area Learning Center is 0.31, which is less 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
#1696 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
13:1
American Indian
6%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
1%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
82%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1696 out of 1,773 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grand Rapids Area Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Grand Rapids Area Learning Center is 85-89%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Grand Rapids Area Learning Center?
129 students attend Grand Rapids Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Grand Rapids Area Learning Center students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grand Rapids Area Learning Center?
Grand Rapids Area Learning Center has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Grand Rapids Area Learning Center offer ?
Grand Rapids Area Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
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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