Serving 194 students in grades 6-12, Austin 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 60% 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: 194 students
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 21-39% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Austin Area Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Austin Area Learning Center's student population of 194 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
194 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Austin Area Learning Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Austin Area Learning Center is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1845 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
37%
12%
Black
8%
12%
White
40%
61%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
21-39%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Austin Area Learning Center's ranking?
Austin Area Learning Center is ranked #1845 out of 1,860 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Austin Area Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Austin Area Learning Center is 21-39%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Austin Area Learning Center?
194 students attend Austin Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Austin Area Learning Center students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Austin Area Learning Center offer ?
Austin Area Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Austin Area Learning Center part of?
Austin Area Learning Center is part of Austin Public School District.
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