Serving 162 students in grades 10-12, White Bear 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 45%). 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 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% 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: 10-12
- Enrollment: 162 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (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
School Overview
White Bear Area Learning Center's student population of 162 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
162 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
White Bear 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 White Bear Area Learning Center is 0.62, 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
#1232 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
17%
12%
Black
7%
12%
White
58%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 White Bear Area Learning Center's ranking?
White Bear Area Learning Center is ranked #1232 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of White Bear Area Learning Center?
The graduation rate of White Bear Area Learning Center is 60-64%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend White Bear Area Learning Center?
162 students attend White Bear Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of White Bear Area Learning Center students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White Bear Area Learning Center?
White Bear Area Learning Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does White Bear Area Learning Center offer ?
White Bear Area Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is White Bear Area Learning Center part of?
White Bear Area Learning Center is part of White Bear Lake School District.
School Reviews
5 11/10/2021
For a parent with a student who struggles with large classes, or with a student who needs personalized attention, the ALC is perfect. Since starting at ALC my child has thrived and excelled. Before it was a struggle to attend school, but not anymore. And graduation is on track. The teachers are wonderful and caring. 5 stars!
5 7/9/2012
the program is great. theteachrs help me way more then a regular high school. the classes are much smalller, and the teachers will help you one on one
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