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#1545 of 1,992 schools in MN
Grand Rapids Area Learning Center
High School · Grand Rapids Public School District · Grand Rapids, MN
A high school in Grand Rapids, MN where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
601 SW 7TH ST, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 72.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Grand Rapids Area Learning Center score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 8% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (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
72.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Grand Rapids 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 54Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,121/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grand Rapids), 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
$68,213
Median home value
$232,700
Median rent
$1,014/mo
College educated
29.7%
Homeownership
74.6%
Poverty rate
12%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55744; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,114 | Compare → |
| Itaskin Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 4–12 | 1.7 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Bigfork SecondaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 7–12 | Not available | 132 | 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.
Grand Rapids Public School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #10 of 10
- District spending per student
- $14,391NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Grand Rapids Area Learning Center is listed in GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grand Rapids Area Learning Center
Grand Rapids Area Learning Center is a public high school in Grand Rapids, MN, part of Grand Rapids Public School District, serving approximately 127 students in grades 8th-12th with a 31.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,545 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grand Rapids Area Learning Center
What grades does Grand Rapids Area Learning Center serve?
Grand Rapids Area Learning Center serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Grand Rapids Area Learning Center?
Grand Rapids Area Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 127 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Rapids Area Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Rapids Area Learning Center is 31.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grand Rapids Area Learning Center rank in MN?
Grand Rapids Area Learning Center ranks #1,545 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Grand Rapids Area Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids Area Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grand Rapids Area Learning Center has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Grand Rapids Area Learning Center a charter school?
No, Grand Rapids Area Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grand Rapids Area Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Grand Rapids Area Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grand Rapids Area Learning Center?
72.4% of students at Grand Rapids 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
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 127
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 31.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Itasca County
- Phone
- (218) 327-5750
- 4-Year Graduation
- 72.0%
- Area population (ZIP 55744)
- 20,469
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 47.3
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 55744; 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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