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#1517 of 1,992 schools in MN
Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr
High School · Rochester Public School District · Rochester, MN
A high school in Rochester, MN where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
37 WOOD LAKE DR SE, Rochester, MN 55904
- Math 10% proficient (2019)
- Reading 10% proficient (2019)
- 49.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 11-year record (2009–2019) and has held near 10% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,527/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rochester), 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
$76,434
Median home value
$237,200
Median rent
$1,253/mo
College educated
37.2%
Homeownership
65.8%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55904; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit RecoveryEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Rochester Alc Recovery ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| Care & Treatment at EscEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 5–12 | 1.9 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Care & Treatment Hospital/homeboundEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 4 | 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.
Rochester Public School District
- Schools in district
- 49
- Rank in district
- #20 of 34
- District spending per student
- $14,804NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr is listed in ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr
Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr is a public high school in Rochester, MN, part of Rochester Public School District, serving approximately 376 students in grades 6th-12th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,517 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr
What grades does Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr serve?
Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr?
Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr has an enrollment of approximately 376 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr?
The student-teacher ratio at Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr rank in MN?
Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr ranks #1,517 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr's MySchoolScout rating?
Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr a charter school?
No, Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr a Title I school?
No, Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr?
78.5% of students at Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 376
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Olmsted County
- Phone
- (507) 328-3999
- 4-Year Graduation
- 49.0%
- Area population (ZIP 55904)
- 29,682
- Area average commute
- 16.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 55904; 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, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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