Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs serves 40 students in grades 9-12.
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 59%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower 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: 40 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs's student population of 40 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
40 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs is 0.55, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
5%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
13%
11%
Black
7%
12%
White
65%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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 59% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs?
The graduation rate of Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs is 20%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs?
40 students attend Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 5% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs?
Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs offer ?
Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs part of?
Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs is part of Region 4-Lakes Country Service Coop School District.
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