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#944 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 47% in state
Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center
High School · Detroit Lakes Public School Dist. · Detroit Lakes, MN
A Detroit Lakes Public School Dist. high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
900 HIGHWAY 34 E, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 34.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 18% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 22% (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 20 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Detroit Lakes 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,725/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Detroit Lakes), 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
$68,980
Median home value
$286,900
Median rent
$942/mo
College educated
31.7%
Homeownership
71.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laker TransitionsEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 12 | 0.2 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| E-laker Online SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Detroit Lakes Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 851 | 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.
Detroit Lakes Public School Dist.
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,880NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center is listed in DETROIT LAKES PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center
Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center is a public high school in Detroit Lakes, MN, part of Detroit Lakes Public School Dist., serving approximately 56 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #944 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center
What grades does Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center serve?
Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center?
Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 56 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center rank in MN?
Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center ranks #944 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center a charter school?
No, Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center?
66.1% of students at Detroit Lakes 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
- 56
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Becker County
- Phone
- (218) 844-5687
- 4-Year Graduation
- 34.5%
- Area population (ZIP 56501)
- 18,239
- Area average commute
- 17.3 min
- Area median age
- 44.2
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 56501; 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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