Serving 32 students in grades 9-12, Northwest Area 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 <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 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), 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: 32 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northwest Area Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Northwest Area Learning Center's student population of 32 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
32 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Northwest Area Learning Center is 0.52, 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)
(15-16)<50%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
19%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
12%
11%
Black
3%
12%
White
66%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
15%
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 60% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northwest Area Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Northwest Area Learning Center is 80-89%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Northwest Area Learning Center?
32 students attend Northwest Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Northwest Area Learning Center students are White, 19% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwest Area Learning Center?
Northwest Area Learning Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northwest Area Learning Center offer ?
Northwest Area Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Northwest Area Learning Center part of?
Northwest Area Learning Center is part of Thief River Falls School District.
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