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#1285 of 1,992 schools in MN
Central High Area Learning Center
High School · Mankato Public School District · Mankato, MN
A Mankato Public School District high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
110 FULTON ST, Mankato, MN 56001
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 34.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Central High Area Learning Center score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 18% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 30% (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 25 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Central High 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 75Very Walkable
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,874/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mankato), 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
$67,224
Median home value
$263,100
Median rent
$1,088/mo
College educated
36.6%
Homeownership
54.5%
Poverty rate
19.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Freedom SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 0.0 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| Mankato West Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 1,193 | Compare → |
| Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 247 | Compare → |
| Kato Public Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.1 | 6–12 | 0.8 mi | 78 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Mankato Public School District
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #10 of 17
- District spending per student
- $14,091NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central High Area Learning Center is listed in MANKATO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central High Area Learning Center
Central High Area Learning Center is a public high school in Mankato, MN, part of Mankato Public School District, serving approximately 99 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,285 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central High Area Learning Center
What grades does Central High Area Learning Center serve?
Central High Area Learning Center serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Central High Area Learning Center?
Central High Area Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 99 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central High Area Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Central High Area Learning Center is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central High Area Learning Center rank in MN?
Central High Area Learning Center ranks #1,285 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Central High Area Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Central High Area Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Central High Area Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central High Area Learning Center has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Central High Area Learning Center a charter school?
No, Central High Area Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central High Area Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Central High Area Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central High Area Learning Center?
78.8% of students at Central High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 99
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Blue Earth County
- Phone
- (507) 387-3047
- 4-Year Graduation
- 34.5%
- Area population (ZIP 56001)
- 50,960
- Area average commute
- 15 min
- Area median age
- 28.6
Official sources & links
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 56001; 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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