Serving 127 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 45%). 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 25:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% 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 127 students has grown by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
127 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Grand Rapids Area Learning Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grand Rapids Area Learning Center is 0.36, which is less 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
#1783 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
13:1
American Indian
13%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
1%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
79%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Grand Rapids Area Learning Center's ranking?
Grand Rapids Area Learning Center is ranked #1783 out of 1,860 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 45% 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?
127 students attend Grand Rapids Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Grand Rapids Area Learning Center students are White, 13% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 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 25:1, 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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