Serving 82 students in grades 7-12, 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 6:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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: 7-12
- Enrollment: 82 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Worthington Area Learning Center serves the entire district in Worthington, MN, encompassing approximately 263.2 square miles. Families typically face a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 8.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 16.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Learning Center's student population of 82 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 85% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
82 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
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 Learning Center is 0.32, 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
6:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
82%
12%
Black
4%
12%
White
10%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted100%
21.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Trojan
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Learning Center's ranking?
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 Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Learning Center is 65-69%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Learning Center?
82 students attend Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Learning Center students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Learning Center?
Learning Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Learning Center offer ?
Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Learning Center part of?
Learning Center is part of Worthington Public School District.
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