Serving 383 students in grades 6-12, Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr 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%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 383 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: 49% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr's student population of 383 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
383 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. 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%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
25%
10%
Black
23%
12%
White
38%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
49%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
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 Cntr?
The graduation rate of Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr is 49%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr?
383 students attend Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr?
Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr offer ?
Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr part of?
Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr is part of Rochester Public School District.
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