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#1046 of 1,992 schools in MN
Duluth Area Learning Center
High School · Duluth Public School District · Duluth, MN
A high school in Duluth, MN where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11 E SUPERIOR ST STE 450, Duluth, MN 55802
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2019)
- 17.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Duluth Area Learning Center score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2017, reaching 25% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 23 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Duluth 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 88Very Walkable
- Transit 54Good Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,199/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Duluth), 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
$40,850
Median home value
$479,700
Median rent
$596/mo
College educated
45%
Homeownership
34.3%
Poverty rate
30%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55802; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Excellence OnlineEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–12 | 0.0 mi | 73 | Compare → |
| Alc Independent StudyEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 212 | Compare → |
| Alc School Within a SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 6–12 | 0.0 mi | 271 | Compare → |
| Harbor City International CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 205 | 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.
Duluth Public School District
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #12 of 22
- District spending per student
- $16,081NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Duluth Area Learning Center is listed in DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Duluth Area Learning Center
Duluth Area Learning Center is a public high school in Duluth, MN, part of Duluth Public School District, serving approximately 84 students in grades 6th-12th with a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,046 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Duluth Area Learning Center
What grades does Duluth Area Learning Center serve?
Duluth Area Learning Center serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Duluth Area Learning Center?
Duluth Area Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 84 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Duluth Area Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Duluth Area Learning Center is 7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Duluth Area Learning Center rank in MN?
Duluth Area Learning Center ranks #1,046 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Duluth Area Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Duluth Area Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Duluth Area Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Duluth Area Learning Center has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Duluth Area Learning Center a charter school?
No, Duluth Area Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Duluth Area Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Duluth Area Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Duluth Area Learning Center?
85.7% of students at Duluth 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 84
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- St. Louis County
- Phone
- (218) 336-8756
- 4-Year Graduation
- 17.0%
- Area population (ZIP 55802)
- 2,560
- Area median age
- 54.9
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 55802; 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, multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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