Serving 76 students in grades 6-12, Distance Learning Academy Secondary 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 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 38:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 76 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 38:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Distance Learning Academy Secondary's student population of 76 students has grown by 130% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
76 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Distance Learning Academy Secondary 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 Distance Learning Academy Secondary is 0.22, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1099 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
38:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
2%
12%
White
88%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Distance Learning Academy Secondary's ranking?
Distance Learning Academy Secondary is ranked #1099 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 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Distance Learning Academy Secondary?
The graduation rate of Distance Learning Academy Secondary is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Distance Learning Academy Secondary?
76 students attend Distance Learning Academy Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Distance Learning Academy Secondary students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Distance Learning Academy Secondary?
Distance Learning Academy Secondary has a student ration of 38:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Distance Learning Academy Secondary offer ?
Distance Learning Academy Secondary offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Distance Learning Academy Secondary part of?
Distance Learning Academy Secondary is part of North Branch Area School District.
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