Serving 124 students in grades 6-12, Albert Lea 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 124 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: 20-29% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Albert Lea Area Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Albert Lea Area Learning Center's student population of 124 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
124 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Albert Lea Area Learning Center is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. 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)
(17-18)<50%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
42%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
51%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-29%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
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 <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Albert Lea Area Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Albert Lea Area Learning Center is 20-29%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Albert Lea Area Learning Center?
124 students attend Albert Lea Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Albert Lea Area Learning Center students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Albert Lea Area Learning Center?
Albert Lea Area Learning Center has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Albert Lea Area Learning Center offer ?
Albert Lea Area Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Albert Lea Area Learning Center part of?
Albert Lea Area Learning Center is part of Albert Lea Public School District.
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