Serving 23 students in grades 9-12, Northwest 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 <50% (which is higher 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 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Northwest Area Learning Center covers the entire Thief River Falls school district, encompassing approximately 472.3 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest point in the zone located about 19.3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northwest Area Learning Center's student population of 23 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
23 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Northwest Area Learning Center is 0.54, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
9%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
60-79%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northwest Area Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Northwest Area Learning Center is 60-79%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Northwest Area Learning Center?
23 students attend Northwest Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Northwest Area Learning Center students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northwest Area Learning Center?
Northwest Area Learning Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northwest Area Learning Center offer ?
Northwest Area Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northwest Area Learning Center part of?
Northwest Area Learning Center is part of Thief River Falls School District.
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