Up North Learning Center serves 11 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Up North Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Up North Learning Center's student population of 11 students has grown by 120% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
11 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Up North Learning Center is 0.57, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
55%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
9%
12%
White
36%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
35%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Up North Learning Center?
11 students attend Up North Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Up North Learning Center students are American Indian, 36% of students are White, and 9% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Up North Learning Center?
Up North Learning Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Up North Learning Center offer ?
Up North Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Up North Learning Center part of?
Up North Learning Center is part of Up North Learning Center School District.
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