Serving 251 students in grades 6-12, St. Cloud 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 35-39% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
St. Cloud Area Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
St. Cloud Area Learning Center's student population of 251 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
251 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
St. Cloud Area Learning Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St. Cloud Area Learning Center is 0.67, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1303 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
9%
10%
Black
49%
12%
White
28%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
35-39%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Cloud Area Learning Center's ranking?
St. Cloud Area Learning Center is ranked #1303 out of 1,734 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 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of St. Cloud Area Learning Center?
The graduation rate of St. Cloud Area Learning Center is 35-39%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend St. Cloud Area Learning Center?
251 students attend St. Cloud Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of St. Cloud Area Learning Center students are Black, 28% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Cloud Area Learning Center?
St. Cloud Area Learning Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does St. Cloud Area Learning Center offer ?
St. Cloud Area Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is St. Cloud Area Learning Center part of?
St. Cloud Area Learning Center is part of St. Cloud Public School District.
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