Central High Area Learning Center

Summary:

Central High Area Learning Center is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Mankato, Minnesota, with a relatively small student population of 92 students. The school faces significant challenges, including consistently low academic performance, high dropout rates, and serving a high proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Central High Area Learning Center has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Minnesota high schools, with 0% proficiency in Math for 11th grade compared to 37.29% for the Mankato Public School District and 34.99% for the state. The school's graduation rates have ranged from 22.2% to 54.0% over the past 5 years, significantly lower than the state average. In contrast, the other high schools in the Mankato district, Mankato East Senior High and Mankato West Senior High, have much higher academic performance and graduation rates.

While Central High Area Learning Center has a more racially diverse student population compared to nearby schools, the high proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 75% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, may be a significant factor contributing to the school's academic struggles. The school's small size and personalized learning environment could potentially be leveraged to provide more targeted support and interventions for its students, but this has not yet translated into improved outcomes. Continued efforts to improve educational outcomes and support for this school community will be crucial.

Detail:

Public 9-12

110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001-3999

(507) 387-3047

District: Mankato Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
445^th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,489

Student/teacher ratio: 9.7

Number of students: 99

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.5%

Two or more races:

19.2%

African American:

14.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 78.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Central High Area Learning Center ranks worse than 92.7% of high schools in Minnesota. It also ranks last among 3 ranked high schools in the Mankato Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.14. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Central High Area Learning Center 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 Student population at Central High Area Learning Center is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (49.5%), two or more races (19.2%), African American (14.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 78.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Mankato Public School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central High Area Learning Center is 9.7, which is the 2^nd best among 3 high schools in the Mankato Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Central High Area Learning Center employs 10.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central High Area Learning Center is $22,489, which is the 2^nd highest among 3 high schools in the Mankato Public School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Central High Area Learning Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Central High Area Learning Center 445^th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Central High Area Learning Center in the ranking list.)

Mankato Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mankato Public School District 121^st of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Central High Area Learning Center

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Rank History for all students at Central High Area Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2004	12.96	375^th	433	13.4%
2006	21.77	365^th	450	18.9%
2007	8.13	428^th	463	7.6%
2008	10.57	407^th	460	11.5%
2009	31.74	189^th	234	19.2%
2010	4.78	513^th	540	5.0%
2011	7.32	483^rd	545	11.4%
2012	21.89	404^th	539	25.0%
2013	25.29	397^th	534	25.7%
2014	11.62	409^th	483	15.3%
2015	11.98	423^rd	504	16.1%
2016	6.19	436^th	489	10.8%
2017	2.97	481^st	489	1.6%
2018	4.77	468^th	494	5.3%
2019	3.94	481^st	492	2.2%
2024	7.14	445^th	480	7.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central High Area Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	6.73	353^rd	370	4.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Central High Area Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	2.28	394^th	401	1.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Central High Area Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	3.01	393^rd	411	4.4%

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Rank History for White students at Central High Area Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	1.04	410^th	412	0.5%

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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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by a parent
Friday, March 22, 2019

Racist to minority’s, misuses there powers as a school and will treat there students with disrespect for nothing Close Quote

Enrollment information for Central High Area Learning Center

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1994	108	1	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	115
1995	120	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	123
1996	120	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	123
1997	121	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	124
1998	100	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	105
1999	87	1	3	6	4	n/a	n/a	101
2000	77	3	1	2	3	n/a	n/a	86
2001	80	3	1	5	2	n/a	n/a	91
2002	90	2	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	94
2003	90	2	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	94
2004	106	3	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	112
2005	69	1	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	75
2006	71	12	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	86
2007	68	6	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	81
2008	91	10	1	10	2	n/a	n/a	114
2009	77	10	1	13	0	n/a	n/a	101
2010	71	12	3	12	0	n/a	n/a	98
2011	73	9	2	10	0	0	0	94
2012	63	3	0	7	0	0	0	73
2013	34	10	0	0	1	0	1	46
2014	41	16	0	9	1	0	1	68
2015	36	10	0	8	0	0	3	57
2016	38	12	1	11	0	0	3	65
2017	40	10	0	8	1	0	1	60
2018	56	25	0	7	2	0	2	92
2019	50	16	1	6	1	0	4	78
2020	38	15	0	10	2	0	3	68
2021	46	22	0	9	2	1	4	84
2022	67	12	0	9	4	0	16	108
2023	47	14	0	12	3	0	16	92
2024	49	14	1	14	2	0	19	99

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 Central High Area Learning Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	115	0.0	0.0	23.5
1995	123	0.0	0.0	40.7
1996	123	0.0	0.0	40.7
1997	124	12.2	10.2	18.5
1998	105	n/a	0.0	27.6
1999	101	15.0	6.7	25.7
2000	86	13.2	6.5	22.1
2001	91	12.4	7.3	19.8
2002	94	11.9	7.9	43.6
2003	94	11.9	7.9	43.6
2004	112	9.3	12.0	41.1
2005	75	9.9	7.6	54.7
2006	86	9.9	8.7	46.5
2007	81	7.5	10.8	43.2
2008	114	8.8	13.0	53.5
2009	101	9.2	11.0	54.5
2010	98	8.4	11.6	48
2011	94	8.0	11.6	59.6
2012	73	8.2	8.8	60.3
2013	46	9.1	5.0	69.6
2014	68	9.0	7.5	82.4
2015	57	8.0	7.1	66.7
2016	65	9.0	7.2	69.2
2017	60	7.9	7.5	50
2018	92	8.6	10.6	68.5
2019	78	10.1	7.6	59
2020	68	10.4	6.4	57.4
2021	84	8.8	9.5	65.5
2022	108	10.3	10.3	53.7
2023	92	10.3	8.8	75
2024	99	10.2	9.7	78.8

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 Central High Area Learning Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	115	0.0	0.0	23.5
1995	123	0.0	0.0	40.7
1996	123	0.0	0.0	40.7
1997	124	12.2	10.2	18.5
1998	105	n/a	0.0	27.6
1999	101	15.0	6.7	25.7
2000	86	13.2	6.5	22.1
2001	91	12.4	7.3	19.8
2002	94	11.9	7.9	43.6
2003	94	11.9	7.9	43.6
2004	112	9.3	12.0	41.1
2005	75	9.9	7.6	54.7
2006	86	9.9	8.7	46.5
2007	81	7.5	10.8	43.2
2008	114	8.8	13.0	53.5
2009	101	9.2	11.0	54.5
2010	98	8.4	11.6	48
2011	94	8.0	11.6	59.6
2012	73	8.2	8.8	60.3
2013	46	9.1	5.0	69.6
2014	68	9.0	7.5	82.4
2015	57	8.0	7.1	66.7
2016	65	9.0	7.2	69.2
2017	60	7.9	7.5	50
2018	92	8.6	10.6	68.5
2019	78	10.1	7.6	59
2020	68	10.4	6.4	57.4
2021	84	8.8	9.5	65.5
2022	108	10.3	10.3	53.7
2023	92	10.3	8.8	75
2024	99	10.2	9.7	78.8

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 Central High Area Learning Center

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$22,489

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central High Area Learning Center

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Math (Central High Area Learning Center)	2.9	0	2.9%
11th Grade Math (Mankato Public School District)	43.1	37.2	5.9%
11th Grade Math (Minnesota)	45	36	9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	78	92	17.9%
African American	16	14	12.5%
American Indian	1	3	200%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	6	12	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	50	47	6%
Two or More Races	4	16	300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	59%	75%	16%

Schools Near Central High Area Learning Center

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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
Central High Area Learning Center	Public	9-12	110 Fulton St	Mankato	56001	Blue Earth County	Mankato Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 387-3047	99	10	9.7	78.8%	49 (49.5%)	14 (14.1%)	14 (14.1%)	1 (1.0%)	2 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (19.2%)	7.1	445^th of 480 public high schools	7.3%					(n/a)			0.0	0.0						10.0	10.0	$22,489
Life Lines Adult Connection	Public	11-12	110 Fulton St	Mankato	56001	Blue Earth County	Mankato Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 387-5501	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)												$3,949
Central Freedom School	Public	7-12	110 Fulton St	Mankato	56001	Blue Earth County	Mankato Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 387-3047	3	1	2.9		2 (66.7%)	1 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$64,091
Mankato Area Night School	Public	9-12	110 Fulton St	Mankato	56001	Blue Earth County	Mankato Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 387-3047	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)												$6,420
Mankato Area Summer School	Public	9-12	110 Fulton St	Mankato	56001	Blue Earth County	Mankato Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 387-3047	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)												$8,149
Mankato West Senior High	Public	9-12	1351 S Riverfront Dr	Mankato	56001	Blue Earth County	Mankato Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 387-3461	1,193	60	19.8	30.9%	921 (77.2%)	102 (8.5%)	78 (6.5%)	27 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	63 (5.3%)	87.8	35^th of 480 public high schools	92.7%		89.3	33^rd of 476 public high schools	93.1%	2			48.6	48.6			70.7	70.7		54.4	54.4	$11,408
Mankato Area Public Schools Online	Public	9-12	10 Civic Center Plaza	Mankato	56001	Blue Earth County	Mankato Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(507) 387-1868	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Kato Public Charter School	Public, Charter	6-12	110 N 6th St	Mankato	56001	Blue Earth County	Kato Public Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(507) 387-5524	78	8	9.6	74.4%	54 (69.2%)	8 (10.3%)	8 (10.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (7.7%)	5	465^th of 480 public high schools	3.1%		10.4	424^th of 476 public high schools	10.9%	41		0.0	0.0	2.2		0.0	15.4	9.1	6.7	6.3	6.5	$17,294
Mankato East Senior High	Public	9-12	2600 Hoffman Rd	Mankato	56001	Blue Earth County	Mankato Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 387-5671	1,336	68	19.7	41.0%	900 (67.4%)	219 (16.4%)	102 (7.6%)	32 (2.4%)	11 (0.8%)	4 (0.3%)	68 (5.1%)	67.4	158^th of 480 public high schools	67.1%		74.8	98^th of 476 public high schools	79.4%	60			30.2	30.2			57.9	57.9		44.2	44.2	$12,359
St. Clair Secondary	Public	7-12	121 Main St W	Saint Clair	56080	Blue Earth County	St. Clair Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 245-3027	407	18	22.2	28.0%	384 (94.3%)	2 (0.5%)	8 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.9%)	42.6	296^th of 480 public high schools	38.3%		36.6	333^rd of 476 public high schools	30.0%	37	39.2	27.9	26.8	31.9	39.2	45.9	40.3	41.6	29.5	33.9	31.6	$11,369

Frequently Asked Questions about Central High Area Learning Center

How many students attend Central High Area Learning Center?

In the 2023-24 school year, 99 students attended Central High Area Learning Center.

Is Central High Area Learning Center a good school?

Central High Area Learning Center ranks in the bottom 7.3% of Minnesota high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Central High Area Learning Center?

Students at Central High Area Learning Center are 49% White, 19% Two or more races, 14% African American, 14% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian.

What district is Central High Area Learning Center in?

Mankato Public School District

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