West Central Area Learning Center

Public 6-12

9 2nd St SW
Melrose, MN 56352-8888

(320) 256-7836

District: West Central Education District

Student/teacher ratio: 7.2

Number of students: 29

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.4%

Hispanic:

20.7%

Two or more races:

6.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 65.5%

See top rated Minnesota public schools

Compare West Central Area Learning Center to nearby high schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details West Central Area Learning Center is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2015 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.61. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at West Central 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 Racial makeup is: White (72.4%), Hispanic (20.7%), two or more races (6.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 65.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Central Area Learning Center is 7.2. (See more...)

Compare West Central Area Learning Center employs 4 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

What do you think?

Your rating for West Central Area Learning Center?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for West Central Area Learning Center

Compare

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2004	1.80	424^th	433	2.1%
2011	8.06	477^th	545	12.5%
2013	14.12	424^th	534	20.6%
2015	5.61	463^rd	504	8.1%

See the entire list of Minnesota High School Rankings!

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

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for West Central Area Learning Center.

If you have first-hand knowledge about West Central Area Learning Center, submit a rating!

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for West Central Area Learning Center

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1994	21	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	21
1995	27	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	27
1996	27	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	27
1997	68	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	68
1998	26	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	26
1999	29	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	29
2000	14	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	14
2001	43	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	43
2002	44	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	45
2003	44	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	45
2004	44	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	45
2005	39	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	41
2006	36	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	39
2007	24	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	25
2008	36	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	38
2009	37	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	40
2010	42	1	0	3	n/a	n/a	46
2011	31	0	0	9	0	0	40
2012	26	0	0	13	0	2	41
2013	29	0	0	6	0	0	35
2014	25	0	0	6	0	0	31
2015	20	1	0	8	0	0	29
2016	30	0	0	8	0	0	38
2017	30	0	0	8	0	0	38
2018	17	0	0	6	0	1	24
2019	24	0	0	7	0	3	34
2020	21	1	1	7	0	1	31
2021	20	0	0	12	0	3	35
2022	27	2	0	15	0	2	46
2023	23	0	0	8	0	2	33
2024	21	0	0	6	0	2	29

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 West Central Area Learning Center

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	21	1.0	21.0	0
1995	27	0.0	0.0	0
1996	27	0.0	0.0	0
1997	68	0.8	85.0	0
1998	26	n/a	0.0	0
1999	29	2.0	14.5	0
2000	14	3.0	4.7	0
2001	43	3.0	14.3	0
2002	45	3.0	15.0	28.9
2003	45	3.0	15.0	28.9
2004	45	3.0	15.0	42.2
2005	41	3.0	13.7	29.3
2006	39	3.0	13.0	43.6
2007	25	3.0	8.3	44
2008	38	3.0	12.7	44.7
2009	40	3.0	13.3	27.5
2010	46	3.5	13.1	32.6
2011	40	3.4	11.7	45
2012	41	3.2	12.5	53.7
2013	35	3.6	9.7	37.1
2014	31	3.8	8.1	19.4
2015	29	4.0	7.2	34.5
2016	38	3.0	12.6	47.4
2017	38	3.0	12.6	42.1
2018	24	3.0	8.0	75
2019	34	3.0	11.3	58.8
2020	31	4.0	7.7	58.1
2021	35	3.4	10.0	51.4
2022	46	3.4	13.4	30.4
2023	33	3.4	9.5	81.8
2024	29	4.0	7.2	65.5

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 West Central Area Learning Center

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	21	1.0	21.0	0
1995	27	0.0	0.0	0
1996	27	0.0	0.0	0
1997	68	0.8	85.0	0
1998	26	n/a	0.0	0
1999	29	2.0	14.5	0
2000	14	3.0	4.7	0
2001	43	3.0	14.3	0
2002	45	3.0	15.0	28.9
2003	45	3.0	15.0	28.9
2004	45	3.0	15.0	42.2
2005	41	3.0	13.7	29.3
2006	39	3.0	13.0	43.6
2007	25	3.0	8.3	44
2008	38	3.0	12.7	44.7
2009	40	3.0	13.3	27.5
2010	46	3.5	13.1	32.6
2011	40	3.4	11.7	45
2012	41	3.2	12.5	53.7
2013	35	3.6	9.7	37.1
2014	31	3.8	8.1	19.4
2015	29	4.0	7.2	34.5
2016	38	3.0	12.6	47.4
2017	38	3.0	12.6	42.1
2018	24	3.0	8.0	75
2019	34	3.0	11.3	58.8
2020	31	4.0	7.7	58.1
2021	35	3.4	10.0	51.4
2022	46	3.4	13.4	30.4
2023	33	3.4	9.5	81.8
2024	29	4.0	7.2	65.5

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.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Central 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.

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	34	33	2.9%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	7	8	14.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	24	23	4.2%
Two or More Races	3	2	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58.8%	81.8%	23%

Schools Near West Central Area Learning Center

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

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 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	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
West Central Area Learning Center	Public	6-12	9 2nd St SW	Melrose	56352	Stearns County	West Central Education District	No	No	No	No	(320) 256-7836	29	4	7.2	65.5%	21 (72.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (20.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.9%)								(n/a)
WCED Credit Recovery	Public	9-12	9 2nd St SW	Melrose	56352	Stearns County	West Central Education District	No	No	No	No	(320) 256-7836	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Melrose Secondary	Public	9-12	546 5th Ave NE	Melrose	56352	Stearns County	Melrose Public School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 256-5160	504	29	17.5	30.4%	363 (72.0%)	1 (0.2%)	133 (26.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.2%)	73.5	115^th of 480 public high schools	76.0%		63.1	173^rd of 476 public high schools	63.7%	58				55.5	55.5				54.2	54.2		43.8	43.8	$12,337
Sauk Centre Secondary	Public	7-12	903 State Rd	Sauk Centre	56378	Stearns County	Sauk Centre Public School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 352-2258	620	29	21.5	37.9%	545 (87.9%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (10.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.1%)	59.6	213^th of 480 public high schools	55.6%		63.4	171^st of 476 public high schools	64.1%	42		34.3	40.4	53.7	41.5		34.7	39.0	44.7	39.3	21.4	34.4	26.4	$12,321
Albany Area High School	Public	9-12	30 Forest Ave	Albany	56307	Stearns County	Albany Public School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 845-5043	560	30	18.5	18.6%	530 (94.6%)	2 (0.4%)	14 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.3%)	89.2	27^th of 480 public high schools	94.4%		86.6	45^th of 476 public high schools	90.5%	18				51.8	51.8				62.5	62.5		64.2	64.2	$12,197
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
Alternative Learning Center - Holdingford	Public	7-12	900 5th St	Holdingford	56340	Stearns County	St. Cloud Public School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 746-2196	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Holdingford Secondary	Public	7-12	900 5th St	Holdingford	56340	Stearns County	Holdingford Public School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 746-2221	513	24	21.8	20.7%	496 (96.7%)	3 (0.6%)	9 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	54.9	233^rd of 480 public high schools	51.5%		53.7	230^th of 476 public high schools	51.7%	3		39.3	40.0	27.6	35.6		34.8	23.4	44.0	34.6	10.1	45.1	28.8	$10,202
Bbe Learning Center	Public	7-12	710 Washburn Ave	Belgrade	56312	Stearns County	Region 6 and 8-SW/Wc Service Coop	No	No	No	No	(320) 254-8211	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Sec.	Public	6-12	710 Washburn Ave	Belgrade	56312	Stearns County	Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 254-8211	317	25	12.7	38.8%	285 (89.9%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (9.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48.7	264^th of 480 public high schools	45.0%		48.3	262^nd of 476 public high schools	45.0%	2	8.3	15.9	24.4	15.4	16.2	34.3	40.9	31.7	48.9	39.4	2.4	44.4	24.4	$13,381

Frequently Asked Questions about West Central Area Learning Center

How many students attend West Central Area Learning Center?

In the 2023-24 school year, 29 students attended West Central Area Learning Center.

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

Students at West Central Area Learning Center are 72% White, 21% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

What district is West Central Area Learning Center in?

West Central Education District

Rate West Central Area Learning Center!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

MNMinnesota High School Rankings

MNMinnesota District Rankings

Schools in Melrose, MN

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for West Central Area Learning Center!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.

Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 142 milliseconds.