Serving 61 students in grades 7-12, Waseca 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 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 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% 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: 7-12
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: ≤10% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waseca Area Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Waseca Area Learning Center's student population of 61 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
61 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Think Blue. Achieve Gold!
School Rankings
Waseca Area Learning Center ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waseca Area Learning Center is 0.61, 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
#673 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
31%
12%
Black
3%
12%
White
53%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤10%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 Waseca Area Learning Center's ranking?
Waseca Area Learning Center is ranked #673 out of 1,773 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 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 Waseca Area Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Waseca Area Learning Center is 10%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Waseca Area Learning Center?
61 students attend Waseca Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Waseca Area Learning Center students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waseca Area Learning Center?
Waseca Area Learning Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Waseca Area Learning Center offer ?
Waseca Area Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Waseca Area Learning Center part of?
Waseca Area Learning Center is part of Waseca Public School District.
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