Learning Alternatives Community School serves 83 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥90% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
83 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥90%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
American Indian
4%
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
18%
12%
Black
19%
12%
White
50%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)11-19%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
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 61% MN state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Learning Alternatives Community School?
The graduation rate of Learning Alternatives Community School is 11-19%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Learning Alternatives Community School?
83 students attend Learning Alternatives Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Learning Alternatives Community School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Learning Alternatives Community School?
Learning Alternatives Community School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Learning Alternatives Community School offer ?
Learning Alternatives Community School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Learning Alternatives Community School part of?
Learning Alternatives Community School is part of Spring Lake Park ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools.
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