Serving 140 students in grades 9-12, 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). 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 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 140 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
White Bear Area Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
White Bear Area Learning Center's student population of 140 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
140 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
White Bear 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 White Bear Area Learning Center is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1309 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
24%
12%
Black
6%
12%
White
54%
60%
Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White Bear Area Learning Center's ranking?
White Bear Area Learning Center is ranked #1309 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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 70-74%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend White Bear Area Learning Center?
140 students attend White Bear Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of White Bear Area Learning Center students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 3% 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 11:1, which is lower 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 9-12 (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 10/10/2025
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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