Below Average
#1650 of 1,992 schools in MN
Albert Lea Area Learning Center
High School · Albert Lea Public School District · Albert Lea, MN
A high school in Albert Lea, MN where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2200 RIVERLAND DRIVE, Albert Lea, MN 56007
- Math 10% proficient (2019)
- Reading 25% proficient (2017)
- 32.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Albert Lea Area Learning Center score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 11-year record (2009–2019) and has held near 10% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2017)
Based on 20 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Albert Lea Area Learning Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,704/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Albert Lea), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,479
Median home value
$161,100
Median rent
$843/mo
College educated
18.1%
Homeownership
76.1%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56007; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Lea Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 8–12 | 0.3 mi | 1,229 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Albert Lea Public School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- $16,107NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Albert Lea Area Learning Center is listed in ALBERT LEA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Albert Lea Area Learning Center
Albert Lea Area Learning Center is a public high school in Albert Lea, MN, part of Albert Lea Public School District, serving approximately 124 students in grades 6th-12th with a 24.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,650 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Albert Lea Area Learning Center
What grades does Albert Lea Area Learning Center serve?
Albert Lea Area Learning Center serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Albert Lea Area Learning Center?
Albert Lea Area Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 124 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albert Lea Area Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Albert Lea Area Learning Center is 24.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Albert Lea Area Learning Center rank in MN?
Albert Lea Area Learning Center ranks #1,650 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Albert Lea Area Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Albert Lea Area Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Albert Lea Area Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Albert Lea Area Learning Center has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Is Albert Lea Area Learning Center a charter school?
No, Albert Lea Area Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Albert Lea Area Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Albert Lea Area Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Albert Lea Area Learning Center?
72.6% of students at Albert Lea Area Learning Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 124
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Freeborn County
- Phone
- (507) 369-1453
- 4-Year Graduation
- 32.0%
- Area population (ZIP 56007)
- 21,467
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 44
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 56007; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019, multi-year average, 2009-2017; directory SY 2023–24
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