Serving 112 students in grades 9-12, Little Falls Continuing Education 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 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 112 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Little Falls Continuing Education's student population of 112 students has grown by 80% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
112 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Rankings
Little Falls Continuing Education 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 Little Falls Continuing Education is 0.17, 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
#1179 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Hispanic
3%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 25-year historical data
White
91%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Graduation Rate
40-49%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)1.8%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Little Falls Continuing Education's ranking?
Little Falls Continuing Education is ranked #1179 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Little Falls Continuing Education?
The graduation rate of Little Falls Continuing Education is 40-49%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Little Falls Continuing Education?
112 students attend Little Falls Continuing Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Little Falls Continuing Education students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Little Falls Continuing Education?
Little Falls Continuing Education has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Little Falls Continuing Education offer ?
Little Falls Continuing Education offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Little Falls Continuing Education part of?
Little Falls Continuing Education is part of Little Falls Community Schools.
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