Serving 387 students in grades 9-12, Rochester Alternative 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 387 students
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rochester Alternative Learning Center's student population of 387 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
387 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
25 teachers
Showing 2014–2024. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of Rochester Alternative Learning Center is 0.75, which is more 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)
(18-19)≤20%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
59%
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
55-59%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rochester Alternative Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Rochester Alternative Learning Center is 55-59%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Rochester Alternative Learning Center?
387 students attend Rochester Alternative Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Rochester Alternative Learning Center students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Rochester Alternative Learning Center offer ?
Rochester Alternative Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rochester Alternative Learning Center part of?
Rochester Alternative Learning Center is part of Rochester Public School District.
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