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#1426 of 1,992 schools in MN
Norse Area Learning Center
High School · North Branch Area Public Schools · North Branch, MN
A North Branch Area Public Schools high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
38423 LINCOLN TRAIL, North Branch, MN 55056
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 30.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Norse Area Learning Center score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 8 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (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 12 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Norse 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. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average264/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North Branch), 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
$93,601
Median home value
$297,600
Median rent
$1,190/mo
College educated
20.8%
Homeownership
84.4%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55056; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance Learning Academy SecondaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–12 | 0.0 mi | 65 | Compare → |
| Chisago County Schools' Life Work CEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| North Branch Area High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 815 | 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.
North Branch Area Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $12,823NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Norse Area Learning Center is listed in North Branch Area Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Norse Area Learning Center
Norse Area Learning Center is a public high school in North Branch, MN, part of North Branch Area Public Schools, serving approximately 52 students in grades 7th-12th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,426 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Norse Area Learning Center
What grades does Norse Area Learning Center serve?
Norse Area Learning Center serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Norse Area Learning Center?
Norse Area Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 52 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norse Area Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Norse Area Learning Center is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Norse Area Learning Center rank in MN?
Norse Area Learning Center ranks #1,426 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Norse Area Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Norse Area Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Norse Area Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Norse Area Learning Center has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Norse Area Learning Center a charter school?
No, Norse Area Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Norse Area Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Norse Area Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Norse Area Learning Center?
48.1% of students at Norse 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 52
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Chisago County
- Phone
- (651) 674-1406
- 4-Year Graduation
- 30.0%
- Area population (ZIP 55056)
- 14,279
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 55056; 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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