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#1455 of 1,992 schools in MN

Centennial Area Learning Center

High School · Centennial Public School District · Circle Pines, MN

A high school in Circle Pines, MN where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4881 101ST LN NE, Circle Pines, MN 55014

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 54.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.25 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics3.9Needs 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.)34% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile20th
College Readiness6.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate54.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio28:1
District spending per student$12,766

Students at Centennial Area Learning Center score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

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 8 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2010
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2011
Math
10%
ELA
25%
2012
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2013
Math
10%
ELA
25%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

63.1%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Centennial 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. Open the Minneapolis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low142/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$98,952

Median home value

$324,700

Median rent

$1,553/mo

College educated

36.5%

Homeownership

84.2%

Poverty rate

5.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55014; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
JourneyEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated120.0 mi18Compare →
Centennial High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.19–120.1 mi1,997Compare →
Project SearchEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated120.2 mi8Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Centennial Public School District

Schools in district
18
Rank in district
#9 of 10
District spending per student
$12,766NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Centennial Area Learning Center

Centennial Area Learning Center is a public high school in Circle Pines, MN, part of Centennial Public School District, serving approximately 84 students in grades 7th-12th with a 28:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,455 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Centennial Area Learning Center

What grades does Centennial Area Learning Center serve?

Centennial Area Learning Center serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Centennial Area Learning Center?

Centennial Area Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 84 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Centennial Area Learning Center is 28:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Centennial Area Learning Center rank in MN?

Centennial Area Learning Center ranks #1,455 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Centennial Area Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?

Centennial Area Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Centennial Area Learning Center?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Centennial Area Learning Center has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Centennial Area Learning Center a charter school?

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

Is Centennial Area Learning Center a Title I school?

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

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

63.1% of students at Centennial 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
84
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
Teachers (FTE)
3
Type
alternative
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Anoka County
4-Year Graduation
54.5%
Area population (ZIP 55014)
28,975
Area average commute
24.5 min
Area median age
42
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 55014; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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