Below Average
#1775 of 1,992 schools in MN
Albert Lea Senior High
High School · Albert Lea Public School District · Albert Lea, MN
A high school in Albert Lea, MN where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2000 TIGER LN, Albert Lea, MN 56007
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 33% proficient (2022)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Albert Lea Senior High score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 28% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Albert Lea Senior High 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat 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 Area Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 6–12 | 0.3 mi | 124 | 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
- #8 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 Senior High is listed in ALBERT LEA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Albert Lea Senior High
Albert Lea Senior High is a public high school in Albert Lea, MN, part of Albert Lea Public School District, serving approximately 1,229 students in grades 8th-12th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,775 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Albert Lea Senior High
What grades does Albert Lea Senior High serve?
Albert Lea Senior High serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Albert Lea Senior High?
Albert Lea Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 1,229 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albert Lea Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Albert Lea Senior High is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Albert Lea Senior High rank in MN?
Albert Lea Senior High ranks #1,775 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Albert Lea Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Albert Lea Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Senior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Albert Lea Senior High has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Albert Lea Senior High a charter school?
No, Albert Lea Senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Albert Lea Senior High a Title I school?
No, Albert Lea Senior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Albert Lea Senior High?
55.5% of students at Albert Lea Senior High 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
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,229
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Freeborn County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.6%
- Phone
- (507) 379-5340
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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