Serving 120 students in grades 9-12, Faribault Area Learning Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 30-34% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Faribault Area Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Faribault Area Learning Center's student population of 120 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
120 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Faribault Area Learning Center ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Faribault Area Learning Center is 0.68, 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
#695 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
42%
11%
Black
20%
12%
White
32%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-34%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
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 Faribault Area Learning Center's ranking?
Faribault Area Learning Center is ranked #695 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Faribault Area Learning Center often compared to?
Faribault Area Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Faribault Senior High School, Northfield Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Faribault Area Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Faribault Area Learning Center is 30-34%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Faribault Area Learning Center?
120 students attend Faribault Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Faribault Area Learning Center students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Faribault Area Learning Center?
Faribault Area Learning Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Faribault Area Learning Center offer ?
Faribault Area Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Faribault Area Learning Center part of?
Faribault Area Learning Center is part of Faribault Public School District.
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