Serving 381 students in grades 6-12, Rochester Alternative 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% 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: 6-12
- Enrollment: 381 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rochester Alternative Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Rochester Alternative Learning Center's student population of 381 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
381 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Rochester Alternative Learning Center is 0.74, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
29%
11%
Black
21%
12%
White
35%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rochester Alternative Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Rochester Alternative Learning Center is 55-59%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Rochester Alternative Learning Center?
381 students attend Rochester Alternative Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Rochester Alternative Learning Center students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rochester Alternative Learning Center?
Rochester Alternative Learning Center has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rochester Alternative Learning Center offer ?
Rochester Alternative Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Rochester Alternative Learning Center part of?
Rochester Alternative Learning Center is part of Rochester Public School District.
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