Dakota County Area Learning School

Dakota County Area Learning School serves 15 students in grades 7-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 15 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : <50% (Top 50% in MN)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Dakota County Area Learning School's student population of 15 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
15 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
1 teacher
Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Dakota County Area Learning School is 0.57, 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.
This School
State Level (MN)
<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
7%
7%
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Hispanic
26%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Dakota County Area Learning School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Dakota County Area Learning School and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
60%
61%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Dakota County Area Learning School 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
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Dakota County Area Learning School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dakota County Area Learning School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Dakota County Area Learning School?
15 students attend Dakota County Area Learning School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Dakota County Area Learning School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Black.
What grades does Dakota County Area Learning School offer ?
Dakota County Area Learning School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Dakota County Area Learning School part of?
Dakota County Area Learning School is part of Intermediate School District 917.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 15 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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