Serving 139 students in grades 9-12, Century 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 35:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
139 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤10%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)21-39%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
35:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
2%
Asian
(15-16)6%
7%
Hispanic
(15-16)8%
9%
Black
(15-16)18%
10%
White
(15-16)66%
68%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)2%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
How many students attend Century Area Learning Center?
139 students attend Century Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Century Area Learning Center students are White, 18% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Century Area Learning Center?
Century Area Learning Center has a student ration of 35:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Century Area Learning Center offer ?
Century Area Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Century Area Learning Center part of?
Century Area Learning Center is part of Rochester Public School District.
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