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#1544 of 1,992 schools in MN
Fergus Falls Area Learning Center
High School · Fergus Falls Public School District · Fergus Falls, MN
A high school in Fergus Falls, MN where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
340 FRIBERG AVE, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 30.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Fergus Falls Area Learning Center score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 20% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 26% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fergus Falls 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 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,569/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fergus Falls), 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
$62,279
Median home value
$223,000
Median rent
$840/mo
College educated
29.8%
Homeownership
70.6%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56537; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iq Academy 9-12Enrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 255 | Compare → |
| Kennedy High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 691 | Compare → |
| Hillcrest Lutheran AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 280 | Compare → |
| Lakes Country AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 13 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Fergus Falls Public School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #7 of 9
- District spending per student
- $11,865NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fergus Falls Area Learning Center is listed in FERGUS FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fergus Falls Area Learning Center
Fergus Falls Area Learning Center is a public high school in Fergus Falls, MN, part of Fergus Falls Public School District, serving approximately 89 students in grades 5th-12th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,544 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fergus Falls Area Learning Center
What grades does Fergus Falls Area Learning Center serve?
Fergus Falls Area Learning Center serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend Fergus Falls Area Learning Center?
Fergus Falls Area Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 89 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fergus Falls Area Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Fergus Falls Area Learning Center is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fergus Falls Area Learning Center rank in MN?
Fergus Falls Area Learning Center ranks #1,544 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Fergus Falls Area Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Fergus Falls 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 Fergus Falls Area Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fergus Falls Area Learning Center has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Fergus Falls Area Learning Center a charter school?
No, Fergus Falls Area Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fergus Falls Area Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Fergus Falls Area Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fergus Falls Area Learning Center?
65.2% of students at Fergus Falls 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
- 89
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Otter Tail County
- Phone
- (218) 998-0544
- 4-Year Graduation
- 30.0%
- Area population (ZIP 56537)
- 19,650
- Area average commute
- 15.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
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 56537; 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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