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White Bear Area Learning Center

High School · White Bear Lake School District · White Bear Lake, MN

A White Bear Lake School District high school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2449 ORCHARD LN, White Bear Lake, MN 55110

  • Math 10% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 52.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics2.4Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency18% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-19.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile7th
College Readiness5.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate52%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
District spending per student$15,111

Students at White Bear Area Learning Center score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 18% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
5%
ELA
30%
2010
Math
5%
ELA
30%
2011
Math
5%
ELA
30%
2012
Math
15%
ELA
30%
2013
Math
5%
ELA
10%
2014
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
10%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
10%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

57.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where White Bear Area 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,415/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (White Bear Lake), 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

$97,211

Median home value

$347,100

Median rent

$1,494/mo

College educated

46%

Homeownership

77.5%

Poverty rate

5.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55110; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
South Campus Education CenterEnrollment path unverified6.25–120.5 mi59Compare →
White Bear South Campus SeniorEnrollment path unverified5.211–120.5 mi1,196Compare →
916 Mahtomedi AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.89–120.8 mi58Compare →
Passages Transition ProgramEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.9 mi13Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

White Bear Lake School District

Schools in district
25
Rank in district
#8 of 17
District spending per student
$15,111NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

White Bear Area Learning Center is listed in WHITE BEAR LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About White Bear Area Learning Center

White Bear Area Learning Center is a public high school in White Bear Lake, MN, part of White Bear Lake School District, serving approximately 162 students in grades 10th-12th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,018 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about White Bear Area Learning Center

What grades does White Bear Area Learning Center serve?

White Bear Area Learning Center serves students in grades 10th through 12th.

How many students attend White Bear Area Learning Center?

White Bear Area Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 162 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at White Bear Area Learning Center?

The student-teacher ratio at White Bear Area Learning Center is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does White Bear Area Learning Center rank in MN?

White Bear Area Learning Center ranks #1,018 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is White Bear Area Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?

White Bear Area Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 White Bear Area Learning Center?

Based on loaded state assessment records, White Bear Area Learning Center has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is White Bear Area Learning Center a charter school?

No, White Bear Area Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is White Bear Area Learning Center a Title I school?

No, White Bear Area Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for White Bear Area Learning Center?

57.4% of students at White Bear 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.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
10th – 12th
Enrollment
162
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
alternative
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Ramsey County
4-Year Graduation
52.0%
Area population (ZIP 55110)
37,272
Area average commute
23.5 min
Area median age
44
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 · 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.
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 55110; 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; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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