Empower Learning Center serves 17 students in grades 10-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Empower Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Empower Learning Center's student population of 17 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
17 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Empower Learning Center is 0.72, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
35%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
12%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
35%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Empower Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Empower Learning Center is 40-59%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Empower Learning Center?
17 students attend Empower Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Empower Learning Center students are American Indian, 35% of students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, and 12% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Empower Learning Center?
Empower Learning Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Empower Learning Center offer ?
Empower Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Empower Learning Center part of?
Empower Learning Center is part of Hinckley-Finlayson School District.
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