Serving 157 students in grades 8-12, Isd 181 Learning Center 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 ≤10% (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 14:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 157 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 45-49% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Isd 181 Learning Center's student population of 157 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
157 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Isd 181 Learning Center 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 Isd 181 Learning Center is 0.34, 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
#1783 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
6%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
2%
12%
White
81%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
45-49%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Isd 181 Learning Center's ranking?
Isd 181 Learning Center is ranked #1783 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?
≤10% 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 Isd 181 Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Isd 181 Learning Center is 45-49%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Isd 181 Learning Center?
157 students attend Isd 181 Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Isd 181 Learning Center students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Isd 181 Learning Center?
Isd 181 Learning Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Isd 181 Learning Center offer ?
Isd 181 Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Isd 181 Learning Center part of?
Isd 181 Learning Center is part of Brainerd Public School District.
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