West Central Academy-n

2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 14 students in grades 3-12, West Central Academy-n 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 53%).
Minority enrollment is 36% 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: 3-12
  • Enrollment: 14 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

West Central Academy-n ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

West Central Academy-n's student population of 14 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
Total Students
14 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
1 teacher
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of West Central Academy-n 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.
This School
State Level (MN)
<50%
45%
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(20-21)
<50%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Central Academy-n and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
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American Indian
7%
2%
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Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
15%
11%
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Black
n/a
12%
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White
64%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of West Central Academy-n and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥50%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of West Central Academy-n and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Central Academy-n and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
17%
8%
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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 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Central Academy-n?
The graduation rate of West Central Academy-n is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend West Central Academy-n?
14 students attend West Central Academy-n.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of West Central Academy-n students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are American Indian.
What grades does West Central Academy-n offer ?
West Central Academy-n offers enrollment in grades 3-12
What school district is West Central Academy-n part of?
West Central Academy-n is part of Moorhead Area School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-12
  • Enrollment: 14 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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