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#1117 of 1,992 schools in MN
St. Cloud Area Learning Center
High School · ST. CLOUD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
216 N 8TH AVE, Waite Park, MN 56387
Enrollment
231
Student-Teacher
12.8:1
Score
6.0
Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
231
Student-Teacher
12.8:1
Score
6.0
Grades
6th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Minnesota schools
#1,117 of 1,992
In Waite Park
#1 of 4
public schools
In district
#3 of 16
ST. CLOUD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
School environment
9.3 / 10
Excellent
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St. Cloud Area Learning Center
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About St. Cloud Area Learning Center
St. Cloud Area Learning Center is a public high school in Waite Park, MN, part of ST. CLOUD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT.
St. Cloud Area Learning Center serves approximately 231 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. St.
Cloud Area Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,117 of 1,992 schools in MN. Structured state assessment records for St. Cloud Area Learning Center show 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 6.0 · Average
- District avg 5.6
- MN avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at St. Cloud Area Learning Center sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Score Breakdown
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St. Cloud Area Learning Center — Students at St. Cloud Area Learning Center score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
81%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MN EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.8/10.
How St. Cloud Area Learning Center Compares
See how St. Cloud Area Learning Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
216 N 8TH AVE, Waite Park, MN 56387
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St. Cloud Area Learning Center may also want to explore other high schools in the area. APOLLO SENIOR HIGH (rated 5.8/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Saint Cloud), with a very similar rating. Additionally, TECHNICAL SENIOR HIGH (rated 5.1/10, 3.4 miles away, in nearby Saint Cloud), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Waite Park, see our Waite Park schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.0 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 56387 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$57,387
Median Home Value
$230,500
Median Rent
$1,072/mo
Population
7,705
College Educated
19%
Homeownership
48.6%
Avg Commute
18.2 min
Poverty Rate
24.1%
Median Age
38.8
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St. Cloud Area Learning Center
What grades does St. Cloud Area Learning Center serve?
St. Cloud Area Learning Center serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend St. Cloud Area Learning Center?
St. Cloud Area Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 231 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Cloud Area Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Cloud Area Learning Center is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does St. Cloud Area Learning Center rank in MN?
St. Cloud Area Learning Center ranks #1,117 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is St. Cloud Area Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
St. Cloud Area Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 St. Cloud Area Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St. Cloud Area Learning Center has 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is St. Cloud Area Learning Center a charter school?
No, St. Cloud Area Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is St. Cloud Area Learning Center a Title I school?
No, St. Cloud Area Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for St. Cloud Area Learning Center?
81.0% of students at St. Cloud 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 231
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 81.0%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Stearns County
- Phone
- (320) 370-6790
- 4-Year Graduation
- 37.0%
Resources & Links
District
ST. CLOUD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 9,543
- Schools in District
- 27
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $16,825
- District Rank
- #3 of 16
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