Serving 131 students in grades 6-12, Northfield 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). 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 22:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 131 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northfield Area Learning Center's student population of 131 students has grown by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
131 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Northfield 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 Northfield Area Learning Center is 0.56, 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
#1637 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
23%
12%
Black
6%
12%
White
62%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northfield Area Learning Center's ranking?
Northfield Area Learning Center is ranked #1637 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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 Northfield Area Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Northfield Area Learning Center is 60-69%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Northfield Area Learning Center?
131 students attend Northfield Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Northfield Area Learning Center students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northfield Area Learning Center?
Northfield Area Learning Center has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northfield Area Learning Center offer ?
Northfield Area Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northfield Area Learning Center part of?
Northfield Area Learning Center is part of Northfield Public School District.
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