Serving 92 students in grades 9-12, Willmar 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 92 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Willmar Area Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Willmar Area Learning Center's student population of 92 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
92 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Willmar Area Learning Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willmar Area Learning Center is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1752 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
57%
12%
Black
9%
12%
White
27%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-49%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Willmar Area Learning Center's ranking?
Willmar Area Learning Center is ranked #1752 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Willmar Area Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Willmar Area Learning Center is 40-49%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Willmar Area Learning Center?
92 students attend Willmar Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Willmar Area Learning Center students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willmar Area Learning Center?
Willmar Area Learning Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Willmar Area Learning Center offer ?
Willmar Area Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Willmar Area Learning Center part of?
Willmar Area Learning Center is part of Willmar Public School District.
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