277 Westonka Area Learning Academy 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 61%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% 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
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (17-18)
28 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(17-18)n/a
2%
Asian
(17-18)n/a
7%
Hispanic
(17-18)3%
9%
Black
(17-18)3%
11%
White
(17-18)86%
67%
Hawaiian
(17-18)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(17-18)8%
4%
Graduation Rate
(16-17)≥50%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch (17-18)
42%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are 277 Westonka Area Learning Academy often compared to?
277 Westonka Area Learning Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Orono Senior High School 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 61% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of 277 Westonka Area Learning Academy?
The graduation rate of 277 Westonka Area Learning Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83%.
How many students attend 277 Westonka Area Learning Academy?
28 students attend 277 Westonka Area Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of 277 Westonka Area Learning Academy students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What grades does 277 Westonka Area Learning Academy offer ?
277 Westonka Area Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is 277 Westonka Area Learning Academy part of?
277 Westonka Area Learning Academy is part of Intermediate School District 287.
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