West Central Academy-s

West Central Academy-S is an alternative school located in Moorhead, Minnesota, serving students from fourth grade through twelfth grade. With a total enrollment of 47 students and a student-teacher ratio of 9.4:1, the school offers personalized attention to each learner. West Central Academy-S has five full-time equivalent teachers dedicated to providing an engaging educational environment.

The school's MySchoolScout Rating is 5.7 out of 10, placing it in the 57th percentile among Minnesota schools. Academically, the school scores a 2.7 out of 10 on average, with 25% of students proficient or above in both ELA/Reading and Math. While these test scores indicate room for academic growth, West Central Academy-S focuses on student development and offers alternative educational pathways to help students succeed.

West Central Academy-S is situated in a mid-size suburb where the community supports its unique approach to education.

With an enrollment of 47 students, West Central Academy-s 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 West Central Academy-s 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.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.4:1, West Central Academy-s offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.