Waubun Alc serves 39 students in grades 7-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 39:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 39:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waubun Alc ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Waubun Alc's student population of 39 students has grown by 178% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
39 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Waubun Alc is 0.43, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
39:1
13:1
American Indian
74%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
10%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
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 the graduation rate of Waubun Alc?
The graduation rate of Waubun Alc is 60-79%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Waubun Alc?
39 students attend Waubun Alc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Waubun Alc students are American Indian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waubun Alc?
Waubun Alc has a student ration of 39:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Waubun Alc offer ?
Waubun Alc offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Waubun Alc part of?
Waubun Alc is part of Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools School District.
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