Serving 79 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 45%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 79 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (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 79 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
79 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of St. Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr. is 0.51, 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)
<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
14%
12%
Black
6%
12%
White
68%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-49%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 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 45% 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 40-49%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend St. Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr.?
79 students attend St. Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of St. Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr. students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr.?
St. Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr. has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than 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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