Very Good
#633 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 32% in state
Winona Area Learning Center
High School · Winona Area Public School District · Winona, MN
A high school in Winona, MN serving grades 5th – 12th.
1299 WEST 3RD ST, Winona, MN 55987
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 34.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Winona Area Learning Center score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 8 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 21% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Winona 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- City Safety: High2,484/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Winona), 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
$62,171
Median home value
$211,400
Median rent
$856/mo
College educated
34.6%
Homeownership
62.8%
Poverty rate
16.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55987; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotter SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 898 | Compare → |
| Winona Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 859 | Compare → |
| Hope Lutheran High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| River Valley Academy AlcEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 7–12 | 3.4 mi | 48 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Winona Area Public School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $17,413NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Winona Area Learning Center is listed in WINONA AREA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Winona Area Learning Center
Winona Area Learning Center is a public high school in Winona, MN, part of Winona Area Public School District, serving approximately 83 students in grades 5th-12th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #633 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Winona Area Learning Center
What grades does Winona Area Learning Center serve?
Winona Area Learning Center serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend Winona Area Learning Center?
Winona Area Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 83 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winona Area Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Winona Area Learning Center is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Winona Area Learning Center rank in MN?
Winona Area Learning Center ranks #633 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Winona Area Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Winona Area Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Winona Area Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Winona Area Learning Center has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Winona Area Learning Center a charter school?
No, Winona Area Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Winona Area Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Winona Area Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Winona Area Learning Center?
75.9% of students at Winona 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
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 83
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Winona County
- Phone
- (507) 494-1461
- 4-Year Graduation
- 34.5%
- Area population (ZIP 55987)
- 33,911
- Area average commute
- 15 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
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 55987; 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
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