Below Average
#1715 of 1,992 schools in MN
Phoenix Learning Center
High School · Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools · Buffalo, MN
A Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools high school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
877 BISON BLVD, Buffalo, MN 55313
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2016)
- 69.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Phoenix Learning Center score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2017, reaching 25% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2016)
Based on 16 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Phoenix 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 1Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average475/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Buffalo), 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
$93,471
Median home value
$321,000
Median rent
$1,150/mo
College educated
30.9%
Homeownership
81.5%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55313; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 1,792 | Compare → |
| Swmetro Buffalo-transitionsEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Cornerstones ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 2.2 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| Wright Technical Center AlcEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 83 | 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.
Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #9 of 9
- District spending per student
- $13,682NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Phoenix Learning Center is listed in Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Phoenix Learning Center
Phoenix Learning Center is a public high school in Buffalo, MN, part of Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools, serving approximately 39 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,715 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Phoenix Learning Center
What grades does Phoenix Learning Center serve?
Phoenix Learning Center serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Phoenix Learning Center?
Phoenix Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 39 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Learning Center is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Phoenix Learning Center rank in MN?
Phoenix Learning Center ranks #1,715 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Phoenix Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Phoenix Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Phoenix Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Phoenix Learning Center has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Is Phoenix Learning Center a charter school?
No, Phoenix Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Phoenix Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Phoenix Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Phoenix Learning Center?
35.9% of students at Phoenix 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
- 39
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Wright County
- Phone
- (763) 682-8102
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.5%
- Area population (ZIP 55313)
- 24,862
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 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 55313; 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, 2009-2016; directory SY 2023–24
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