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Northwest Area Learning Center

230 Labree Ave S
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 32 students in grades 9-12, Northwest Area Learning Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 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 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 32 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 80-89% (Top 50% in MN)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Northwest Area Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Northwest Area Learning Center's student population of 32 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
32 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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Students by Grade
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The diversity score of Northwest Area Learning Center is 0.52, 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.
This School
State Level (MN)
<50%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northwest Area Learning Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(15-16)
<50%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northwest Area Learning Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Northwest Area Learning Center and the public school average student teacher ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
19%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Northwest Area Learning Center and percentage of American Indian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
12%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Northwest Area Learning Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Northwest Area Learning Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
66%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Northwest Area Learning Center and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Northwest Area Learning Center and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Northwest Area Learning Center.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Northwest Area Learning Center and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
80-89%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Northwest Area Learning Center and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Northwest Area Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
15%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Northwest Area Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
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 60% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northwest Area Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Northwest Area Learning Center is 80-89%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Northwest Area Learning Center?
32 students attend Northwest Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Northwest Area Learning Center students are White, 19% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwest Area Learning Center?
Northwest Area Learning Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northwest Area Learning Center offer ?
Northwest Area Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Northwest Area Learning Center part of?
Northwest Area Learning Center is part of Thief River Falls School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 32 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 80-89% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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