Little Falls Continuing Education

Summary:

Little Falls Continuing Education is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in Little Falls, Minnesota, with a student population of just 94 students. Unfortunately, this school consistently underperforms compared to other high schools in the state, ranking in the bottom 20% of Minnesota high schools and earning a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school faces significant challenges, including low academic performance, declining graduation rates (from 68.4% in 2018-2019 to just 35.2% in 2021-2022), high dropout rates (more than double the state average), and very low proficiency rates in math (0%) and science (13.33%). Additionally, the school has a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, ranging from 38.71% to 68.09% in recent years. In comparison, the nearby Little Falls Senior High outperforms Little Falls Continuing Education on key metrics like graduation rates and proficiency scores.

Other nearby schools, such as Holdingford Secondary, Upsala Secondary, Swanville Secondary, and Healy Secondary, which are part of other school districts, also outperform Little Falls Continuing Education on key metrics. This suggests that significant interventions and support are needed to improve student outcomes at Little Falls Continuing Education and address the challenges the school is facing.

Detail:

Public 9-12

14800 Riverwood Drive
Little Falls, MN 56345-8888

(320) 632-7951

District: Little Falls Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
441^st of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,208

Student/teacher ratio: 21.0

Number of students: 105

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.4%

Two or more races:

4.8%

Hispanic:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Little Falls Continuing Education ranks worse than 91.9% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.43. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Little Falls Continuing Education who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.4%), two or more races (4.8%), Hispanic (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 63.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Little Falls Continuing Education is 21. (See more...)

Compare Little Falls Continuing Education employs 5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Little Falls Continuing Education is $12,208.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Little Falls Continuing Education:

SchoolDigger ranks Little Falls Continuing Education 441^st of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Little Falls Continuing Education in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Little Falls Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Little Falls Community Schools 309^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Little Falls Continuing Education

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Rank History for all students at Little Falls Continuing Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2004	0.85	430^th	433	0.7%
2005	7.49	418^th	452	7.5%
2006	5.00	449^th	450	0.2%
2007	5.31	454^th	463	1.9%
2008	4.68	455^th	460	1.1%
2010	9.15	455^th	540	15.7%
2011	11.12	452^nd	545	17.1%
2012	9.43	458^th	539	15.0%
2013	6.07	475^th	534	11.0%
2014	6.79	430^th	483	11.0%
2015	14.05	415^th	504	17.7%
2017	22.06	386^th	489	21.1%
2019	11.70	420^th	492	14.6%
2022	13.43	412^th	472	12.7%
2023	13.25	410^th	476	13.9%
2024	8.43	441^st	480	8.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Little Falls Continuing Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2022	43.45	177^th	312	43.3%
2023	22.00	330^th	393	16.0%
2024	15.83	349^th	389	10.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Little Falls Continuing Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	4.99	377^th	401	6.0%
2023	8.80	369^th	396	6.8%
2024	7.48	377^th	403	6.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Little Falls Continuing Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	9.01	377^th	403	6.5%
2024	5.31	389^th	405	4.0%

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Rank History for White students at Little Falls Continuing Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	4.49	387^th	412	6.1%
2022	5.87	384^th	401	4.2%
2023	7.77	380^th	398	4.5%
2024	2.50	393^rd	402	2.2%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Little Falls Continuing Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2001	33	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	36
2002	45	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	45
2003	45	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	45
2004	66	2	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	70
2005	51	3	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	56
2006	58	2	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	63
2007	60	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	63
2008	72	2	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	75
2009	61	0	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	65
2010	77	4	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	86
2011	50	2	0	0	1	0	3	56
2012	37	0	0	0	1	0	3	41
2013	42	0	0	2	0	0	0	44
2014	56	0	0	2	0	0	1	59
2015	67	0	0	1	0	0	1	69
2016	54	1	0	0	0	0	3	58
2017	42	0	0	1	0	0	3	46
2018	52	1	0	1	0	1	1	56
2019	58	0	0	1	1	0	1	61
2020	60	1	0	0	0	0	2	63
2021	55	0	0	2	0	1	4	62
2022	70	2	0	2	1	1	3	79
2023	83	2	0	4	1	1	3	94
2024	97	0	0	2	1	0	5	105

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Little Falls Continuing Education

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	36	0.0	0.0	44.4
2002	45	2.0	22.5	26.7
2003	45	2.0	22.5	26.7
2004	70	2.0	35.0	27.1
2005	56	2.0	28.0	42.9
2006	63	2.0	31.5	31.7
2007	63	4.0	15.8	36.5
2008	75	3.0	25.0	36
2009	65	5.0	13.0	43.1
2010	86	5.0	17.2	53.5
2011	56	5.0	11.2	44.6
2012	41	4.0	10.0	31.7
2013	44	4.0	10.8	59.1
2014	59	4.0	14.4	61
2015	69	4.0	17.2	52.2
2016	58	4.0	14.5	25.9
2017	46	3.1	14.8	47.8
2018	56	3.1	18.0	60.7
2019	61	3.1	19.6	54.1
2020	63	4.0	15.7	46
2021	62	4.2	14.5	38.7
2022	79	5.1	15.3	46.8
2023	94	4.9	19.0	68.1
2024	105	5.0	21.0	63.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Little Falls Continuing Education

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	36	0.0	0.0	44.4
2002	45	2.0	22.5	26.7
2003	45	2.0	22.5	26.7
2004	70	2.0	35.0	27.1
2005	56	2.0	28.0	42.9
2006	63	2.0	31.5	31.7
2007	63	4.0	15.8	36.5
2008	75	3.0	25.0	36
2009	65	5.0	13.0	43.1
2010	86	5.0	17.2	53.5
2011	56	5.0	11.2	44.6
2012	41	4.0	10.0	31.7
2013	44	4.0	10.8	59.1
2014	59	4.0	14.4	61
2015	69	4.0	17.2	52.2
2016	58	4.0	14.5	25.9
2017	46	3.1	14.8	47.8
2018	56	3.1	18.0	60.7
2019	61	3.1	19.6	54.1
2020	63	4.0	15.7	46
2021	62	4.2	14.5	38.7
2022	79	5.1	15.3	46.8
2023	94	4.9	19.0	68.1
2024	105	5.0	21.0	63.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Little Falls Continuing Education

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$12,208

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Little Falls Continuing Education

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 420^th of 492 High schools	Ranks 410^th of 476 High schools	0.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Math (Little Falls Continuing Education)	8	0	8%
11th Grade Math (Little Falls Community Schools)	35.9	22.2	13.7%
11th Grade Math (Minnesota)	45	36	9%
End of Course Science (Little Falls Continuing Education)	21.4	21.1	0.4%
End of Course Science (Little Falls Community Schools)	42.7	34.3	8.4%
End of Course Science (Minnesota)	54.4	41.8	12.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	61	94	54.1%
African American	0	2
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	4	300%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	58	83	43.1%
Two or More Races	1	3	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	54.1%	68.1%	14%

Schools Near Little Falls Continuing Education

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)				MCA-III Reading (2024)				MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Little Falls Continuing Education	Public	9-12	14800 Riverwood Drive	Little Falls	56345	Morrison County	Little Falls Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(320) 632-7951	105	5	21.0	63.8%	97 (92.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.8%)	8.4	441^st of 480 public high schools	8.1%		13.3	410^th of 476 public high schools	13.9%	31			0.0	0.0						13.3	13.3	$12,208
Mid State Educational District Steps Trans. Prog	Public	12	15770 18th Street NE	Little Falls	56345	Morrison County	Mid-State Education District	No	No	No	No	(320) 631-2500	3	1	3.0		2 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
WIN-High School	Public	9-12	15770 18th Street NE	Little Falls	56345	Morrison County	Mid-State Education District	No	No	No	No	(320) 631-2500	8	2	3.5		6 (75.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
MSED PAES Lab	Public	9-12	15770 18th Street NE	Little Falls	56345	Morrison County	Mid-State Education District	No	No	No	No	(320) 631-2500	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Little Falls Senior High	Public	9-12	1001 5th Ave SE	Little Falls	56345	Morrison County	Little Falls Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(320) 616-2200	769	49	15.6	40.4%	692 (90.0%)	13 (1.7%)	28 (3.6%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (4.2%)	42.4	301^st of 480 public high schools	37.3%		49.2	257^th of 476 public high schools	46.0%	44			33.3	33.3			34.4	34.4		32.1	32.1	$12,380
Healy Secondary	Public	7-12	112 Kamnic St	Pierz	56364	Morrison County	Pierz Public School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 468-6458	649	36	18.2	34.2%	622 (95.8%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.7%)	80.1	75^th of 480 public high schools	84.4%		83.3	59^th of 476 public high schools	87.6%	16	54.8	43.1	59.5	51.6	51.9	42.2	55.8	49.7	27.6	49.5	38.0	$10,509
Pierz Alternative Program	Public	10-12	112 Kamnic St	Pierz	56364	Morrison County	Pierz Public School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 468-6458	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)												$23,703
Royalton High School	Public	9-12	120 S Hawthorn St	Royalton	56373	Morrison County	Royalton Public School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 584-4240	292	20	14.9	29.8%	276 (94.5%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.7%)	68.9	144^th of 480 public high schools	70.0%		82.8	62^nd of 476 public high schools	87.0%	82			30.7	30.7			53.6	53.6		53.6	53.6	$12,173
Swanville Secondary	Public	7-12	602 Degraff Ave	Swanville	56382	Morrison County	Swanville Public School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 547-5100	151	10	15.5	35.1%	140 (92.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.0%)	62.2	195^th of 480 public high schools	59.4%		32.8	350^th of 476 public high schools	26.5%	155	6.9	44.8	40.0	30.1	13.8	20.7	56.5	28.4	13.8	30.4	21.2	$13,309
Upsala Secondary	Public	7-12	415 S Main St	Upsala	56384	Morrison County	Upsala Public School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 573-2176	158	13	11.8	29.7%	155 (98.1%)	2 (1.3%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	64	182^nd of 480 public high schools	62.1%		59.7	196^th of 476 public high schools	58.8%	14	30.4	23.8	28.0	27.5	43.5	42.9	64.0	50.7	33.3	38.5	36.2	$13,052

Frequently Asked Questions about Little Falls Continuing Education

How many students attend Little Falls Continuing Education?

In the 2023-24 school year, 105 students attended Little Falls Continuing Education.

What is the racial makeup of Little Falls Continuing Education?

Students at Little Falls Continuing Education are 92% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What district is Little Falls Continuing Education in?

Little Falls Community Schools

Is Little Falls Continuing Education a good school?

Little Falls Continuing Education ranks in the bottom 8.1% of Minnesota high schools.

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