River Bend Area Learning Center

RIVER BEND AREA LEARNING CENTER is an alternative high school located in New Ulm, Minnesota. Serving students from seventh through twelfth grade, the school offers a unique educational environment with an enrollment of 60 students and a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. With four full-time equivalent teachers, River Bend Area Learning Center focuses on providing personalized attention to each student.

Academically, the school has a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10, placing it at number 1040 in state rankings among 2027 schools in Minnesota. In terms of proficiency scores, only 20% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading and 15% in Math. Despite these challenges, the school is committed to student development and continuous improvement.

Located in a town setting, River Bend Area Learning Center benefits from being part of the close-knit community of New Ulm, where neighbors know each other well and local support plays a significant role in students' education and growth.

With an enrollment of 60 students, River Bend Area Learning Center is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

While current test scores at River Bend Area Learning Center are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.