Serving 94 students in grades 9-12, Little Falls Continuing Education 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 <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 94 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 30-39% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Little Falls Continuing Education's student population of 94 students has grown by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
94 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Little Falls Continuing Education 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 Little Falls Continuing Education is 0.21, 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
#1387 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
2%
12%
White
89%
62%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-39%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Little Falls Continuing Education's ranking?
Little Falls Continuing Education is ranked #1387 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 <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Little Falls Continuing Education?
The graduation rate of Little Falls Continuing Education is 30-39%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Little Falls Continuing Education?
94 students attend Little Falls Continuing Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Little Falls Continuing Education students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Little Falls Continuing Education?
Little Falls Continuing Education has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Little Falls Continuing Education offer ?
Little Falls Continuing Education offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Little Falls Continuing Education part of?
Little Falls Continuing Education is part of Little Falls Community Schools School District.
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