Serving 75 students in grades 7-12, St. Croix Valley Area 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 <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 59%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% 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: 7-12
- Enrollment: 75 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
St. Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr.'s student population of 75 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
75 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of St. Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr. is 0.55, 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 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
61%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
50-59%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Ponies
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr. often compared to?
St. Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr.is often viewed alongside schools like New Heights School Inc., St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper by visitors of our site.
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 59% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of St. Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr.?
The graduation rate of St. Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr. is 50-59%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend St. Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr.?
75 students attend St. Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of St. Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr. students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of St. Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr.?
St. Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr. has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does St. Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr. offer ?
St. Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr. offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is St. Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr. part of?
St. Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr. is part of Stillwater Area School District.
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