Serving 56 students in grades 7-12, Norse Area Learning Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 56 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Norse Area Learning Center's student population of 56 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
56 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
Norse Area Learning Center ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Norse Area Learning Center is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#695 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
5%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
2%
12%
White
79%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Norse Area Learning Center is ranked #695 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Norse Area Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Norse Area Learning Center is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Norse Area Learning Center?
56 students attend Norse Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Norse Area Learning Center students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norse Area Learning Center?
Norse Area Learning Center has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Norse Area Learning Center offer ?
Norse Area Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Norse Area Learning Center part of?
Norse Area Learning Center is part of North Branch Area School District.
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