Serving 87 students in grades 6-12, Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 87 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs's student population of 87 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
87 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1651 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
20%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
56%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs's ranking?
Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs is ranked #1651 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs?
The graduation rate of Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs is 50-59%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs?
87 students attend Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs students are White, 20% of students are American Indian, 18% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs?
Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs offer ?
Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs part of?
Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs is part of Cloquet Public School District.
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