West Central Academy-s

729 11th St N
Moorhead, MN 56560
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 27 students in grades 4-12, West Central Academy-s ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher 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 5:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 4-12
  • Enrollment: 27 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

West Central Academy-s ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

West Central Academy-s's student population of 27 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Total Students
27 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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School Rankings

West Central Academy-s ranks within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Central Academy-s is 0.77, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
#696 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
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<50%
45%
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<50%
53%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
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American Indian
18%
2%
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Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
15%
10%
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Black
30%
12%
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White
30%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
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0.77
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≤20%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Central Academy-s's ranking?
West Central Academy-s is ranked #696 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% 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 West Central Academy-s?
The graduation rate of West Central Academy-s is 20%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend West Central Academy-s?
27 students attend West Central Academy-s.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of West Central Academy-s students are Black, 30% of students are White, 18% of students are American Indian, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Central Academy-s?
West Central Academy-s has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Central Academy-s offer ?
West Central Academy-s offers enrollment in grades 4-12
What school district is West Central Academy-s part of?
West Central Academy-s is part of Moorhead Area Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 4-12
  • Enrollment: 27 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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