Becker Alternative Learning Program

12000 Hancock St
Becker, MN 55308
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Becker Alternative Learning Program serves 16 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 16 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : <50% (Top 50% in MN)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Becker Alternative Learning Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

Becker Alternative Learning Program's student population of 16 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
16 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Becker Alternative Learning Program is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
<50%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Becker Alternative Learning Program and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
19%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Becker Alternative Learning Program and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Becker Alternative Learning Program and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
75%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Becker Alternative Learning Program and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Becker Alternative Learning Program.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.40
This chart displays the diversity score of Becker Alternative Learning Program and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Becker Alternative Learning Program and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Becker Alternative Learning Program?
16 students attend Becker Alternative Learning Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Becker Alternative Learning Program students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Becker Alternative Learning Program?
Becker Alternative Learning Program has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Becker Alternative Learning Program offer ?
Becker Alternative Learning Program offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Becker Alternative Learning Program part of?
Becker Alternative Learning Program is part of Becker Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 16 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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