Mesabi Area Learning Center serves 27 students in grades 9-12.
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%).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 27 students
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Top 1% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mesabi Area Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Mesabi Area Learning Center's student population of 27 students has grown by 145% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
27 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (08-09)
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mesabi Area Learning Center is 0.31, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)<50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
82%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)60-79%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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 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 Mesabi Area Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Mesabi Area Learning Center is 60-79%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mesabi Area Learning Center?
27 students attend Mesabi Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Mesabi Area Learning Center students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Mesabi Area Learning Center offer ?
Mesabi Area Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mesabi Area Learning Center part of?
Mesabi Area Learning Center is part of Hibbing Public School District.
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