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Bemidji Area Learning Center

High School · Bemidji Public School District · Bemidji, MN

A high school in Bemidji, MN where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.

502 MINNESOTA AVE NW, Bemidji, MN 56601

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 44.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change+0.03 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics3.2Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-22.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile13th
College Readiness5.3Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate44.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio54:1
District spending per student$15,202
Chronic Absenteeism1.9%

Students at Bemidji Area Learning Center score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2017, reaching 25% in 2022.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
5%
ELA
30%
2010
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2011
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2012
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2013
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
10%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

Based on 23 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

38.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Bemidji 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,419/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bemidji), 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

$69,782

Median home value

$242,400

Median rent

$1,033/mo

College educated

37.8%

Homeownership

66.9%

Poverty rate

13.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bemidji Senior HighEnrollment path unverified5.99–120.0 mi1,516Compare →
Bemidji Senior Lumberjack AlcEnrollment path unverified5.79–120.0 mi67Compare →
First City SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.93–121.2 mi42Compare →
Oshki Manidoo CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated7–121.5 mi5Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Bemidji Public School District

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#9 of 11
District spending per student
$15,202NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bemidji Area Learning Center is listed in BEMIDJI PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bemidji Area Learning Center

Bemidji Area Learning Center is a public high school in Bemidji, MN, part of Bemidji Public School District, serving approximately 54 students in grades 5th-12th with a 54:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,536 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bemidji Area Learning Center

What grades does Bemidji Area Learning Center serve?

Bemidji Area Learning Center serves students in grades 5th through 12th.

How many students attend Bemidji Area Learning Center?

Bemidji Area Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 54 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bemidji Area Learning Center?

The student-teacher ratio at Bemidji Area Learning Center is 54:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bemidji Area Learning Center rank in MN?

Bemidji Area Learning Center ranks #1,536 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Bemidji Area Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?

Bemidji Area Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Bemidji Area Learning Center?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bemidji Area Learning Center has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Bemidji Area Learning Center a charter school?

No, Bemidji Area Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bemidji Area Learning Center a Title I school?

No, Bemidji Area Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bemidji Area Learning Center?

38.9% of students at Bemidji 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
5th – 12th
Enrollment
54
Student-Teacher Ratio
54:1
Teachers (FTE)
1
Type
alternative
Setting
Remote Town
County
Beltrami County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
1.9%
4-Year Graduation
44.5%
Area population (ZIP 56601)
34,700
Area average commute
19.5 min
Area median age
36
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 56601; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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