The Learning Center (Closed 2009)

The Learning Center serves 30 students in grades 9-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
30 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NE)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
33%
23%
Black
n/a
7%
White
67%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.45
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend The Learning Center?
30 students attend The Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of The Learning Center students are White, and 33% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Learning Center?
The Learning Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does The Learning Center offer ?
The Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is The Learning Center part of?
The Learning Center is part of North Platte Public Schools.

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