Serving 381 students in grades 6-12, Rochester Alternative 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
The diversity score of Rochester Alternative Learning Center is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rochester Alternative Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Rochester Alternative Learning Center is 55-59%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Rochester Alternative Learning Center?
381 students attend Rochester Alternative Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Rochester Alternative Learning Center students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rochester Alternative Learning Center?
Rochester Alternative Learning Center has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rochester Alternative Learning Center offer ?
Rochester Alternative Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Rochester Alternative Learning Center part of?
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