Serving 52 students in grades 7-12, Norse 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). 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 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 52 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Norse Area Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Norse Area Learning Center's student population of 52 students has declined by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
52 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Norse Area Learning Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Norse Area Learning Center is 0.43, which is less 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
#1179 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
4%
2%
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
2%
12%
White
75%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Norse Area Learning Center's ranking?
Norse Area Learning Center is ranked #1179 out of 1,773 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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 40-59%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Norse Area Learning Center?
52 students attend Norse Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Norse Area Learning Center students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 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 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Norse Area Learning Center offer ?
Norse Area Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
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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