Austin Area Learning Center

Summary:

Austin Area Learning Center is a public high school serving grades 6-12 in the Austin Public School District in Austin, Minnesota, with a total enrollment of 240 students. Despite its diverse student population, the school consistently ranks among the lowest-performing high schools in the state, with extremely low graduation rates, high dropout rates, and weak academic proficiency across all grade levels and subject areas.

Compared to nearby high schools like Southland Senior High, the differences in academic performance are stark. Austin Area Learning Center has received 0 or 1 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger, indicating very poor performance, with only 24.1% to 38.1% of students graduating on time over the past 5 years. In the 2023-2024 school year, 0% of 11th graders were proficient in math, compared to 14.91% in the district and 34.99% statewide.

The school's high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds, as well as its diverse racial/ethnic composition, may be contributing factors to the school's poor academic outcomes. However, these factors alone do not fully explain the extreme underperformance, suggesting deeper systemic issues within the school or Austin Public School District. Despite the school's challenges, there is little evidence of significant improvement over the past 10 years, indicating a need for more substantial interventions and support to address the root causes of the school's underperformance and support student success.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 301 3rd St NW
       Austin, MN  55912-3196


(507) 460-1804

District: Austin Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
451st of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,568 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  107.1 Help
Number of students:  194

Racial breakdown:

White:
39.7%
Hispanic:
37.1%
Asian:
8.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.6% Help


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Compare Details Austin Area Learning Center ranks worse than 99.6% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.98. (See more...)
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Compare Details Austin Area Learning Center ranks worse than 94% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.16. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Austin Area Learning Center who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (39.7%), Hispanic (37.1%), Asian (8.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Austin Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Austin Area Learning Center is 107.1. 1 high schools in the Austin Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Austin Area Learning Center is $15,568, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Austin Public School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Austin Area Learning Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Austin Area Learning Center 543rd of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Austin Area Learning Center in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Austin Area Learning Center 451st of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Austin Area Learning Center in the ranking list.)

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Austin Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Austin Public School District 396th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Austin Area Learning Center

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Rank History for all middle school students at Austin Area Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 1.34 398th 406 2.0%
2007 0.30 401st 403 0.5%
2008 0.39 407th 409 0.5%
2009 0.79 225th 230 2.2%
2010 0.39 452nd 454 0.4%
2011 0.54 476th 478 0.4%
2015 0.70 515th 516 0.2%
2016 0.65 506th 508 0.4%
2017 0.83 521st 523 0.4%
2018 0.81 518th 518 0.0%
2019 0.82 532nd 533 0.2%
2021 1.97 521st 521 0.0%
2022 2.76 520th 520 0.0%
2023 4.79 515th 529 2.6%
2024 2.98 543rd 545 0.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Austin Area Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.57 401st 401 0.0%
2019 2.07 413th 415 0.5%
2022 5.04 404th 404 0.0%
2023 5.60 456th 459 0.7%
2024 4.58 472nd 473 0.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Austin Area Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 3.06 472nd 474 0.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Austin Area Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 0.68 438th 438 0.0%
2019 0.92 454th 454 0.0%
2022 2.11 476th 476 0.0%
2023 7.08 440th 464 5.2%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Austin Area Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.85 163rd 163 0.0%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Austin Area Learning Center

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Rank History for all high school students at Austin Area Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 5.60 403rd 433 6.9%
2005 14.00 396th 452 12.4%
2006 5.20 448th 450 0.4%
2007 9.02 418th 463 9.7%
2008 7.25 428th 460 7.0%
2009 5.19 221st 234 5.6%
2010 7.24 475th 540 12.0%
2011 17.17 423rd 545 22.4%
2012 8.81 459th 539 14.8%
2013 3.19 520th 534 2.6%
2014 3.33 472nd 483 2.3%
2015 9.09 439th 504 12.9%
2016 4.76 456th 489 6.7%
2017 5.05 456th 489 6.7%
2018 21.14 385th 494 22.1%
2019 6.44 453rd 492 7.9%
2021 7.35 394th 428 7.9%
2022 10.59 421st 472 10.8%
2023 4.70 465th 476 2.3%
2024 6.16 451st 480 6.0%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Austin Area Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.42 238th 374 36.4%
2021 7.00 260th 270 3.7%
2022 13.06 287th 312 8.0%
2023 6.18 382nd 393 2.8%
2024 7.13 376th 389 3.3%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Austin Area Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 5.92 372nd 388 4.1%
2023 3.34 388th 396 2.0%
2024 3.53 394th 403 2.2%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Austin Area Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.74 337th 398 15.3%
2021 5.25 337th 351 4.0%
2022 10.05 371st 403 7.9%
2023 3.88 390th 398 2.0%
2024 4.88 391st 405 3.5%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Austin Area Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 9.87 130th 135 3.7%
2023 9.31 133rd 136 2.2%
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Rank History for high school White students at Austin Area Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 6.22 382nd 401 4.7%
2023 1.57 398th 398 0.0%
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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.

Austin Area Learning Center Test Scores
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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Austin Area Learning Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 78 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 80
1991 119 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 122
1992 101 0 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 108
1993 94 1 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 102
1994 76 1 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 84
1995 93 1 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 100
1996 93 1 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 100
1997 90 1 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 102
1998 71 1 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 79
1999 86 0 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 94
2000 75 2 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 86
2001 80 4 2 11 0 n/a n/a 0 97
2002 93 3 7 11 0 n/a n/a 0 114
2003 93 3 7 11 0 n/a n/a 0 114
2004 91 9 6 30 1 n/a n/a 0 137
2005 107 8 9 41 0 n/a n/a 0 165
2006 146 16 13 72 1 n/a n/a 0 248
2007 152 14 12 65 0 n/a n/a 0 243
2008 151 10 7 57 3 n/a n/a 0 228
2009 115 9 4 42 0 n/a n/a 0 170
2010 88 12 4 50 0 n/a n/a 0 154
2011 80 19 2 44 0 1 3 0 149
2012 64 11 5 40 0 1 2 0 123
2013 60 16 5 27 0 2 2 0 112
2014 54 15 5 54 0 3 4 0 135
2015 49 9 3 33 0 0 1 0 95
2016 50 10 2 32 0 2 4 0 100
2017 49 9 4 31 0 1 6 0 100
2018 40 11 7 41 1 1 8 0 109
2019 67 12 12 70 1 2 6 0 170
2020 81 22 11 82 0 3 6 0 205
2021 56 21 9 73 1 3 9 0 172
2022 63 16 22 83 0 3 9 0 196
2023 87 17 22 99 1 10 4 0 240
2024 77 15 17 72 1 8 4 0 194

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 Austin Area Learning Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 80 0.0 0.0 0
1991 122 0.0 0.0 0
1992 108 n/a n/a 2.8
1993 102 0.0 0.0 6.9
1994 84 0.0 0.0 16.7
1995 100 0.0 0.0 1
1996 100 0.0 0.0 1
1997 102 3.2 31.9 1
1998 79 n/a 0.0 12.7
1999 94 0.0 0.0 10.6
2000 86 0.0 0.0 24.4
2001 97 0.0 0.0 37.1
2002 114 0.0 n/a 22.8
2003 114 0.0 n/a 22.8
2004 137 9.8 14.0 45.3
2005 165 10.4 15.9 58.8
2006 248 12.6 19.7 34.7
2007 243 12.2 19.9 45.7
2008 228 14.1 16.2 64.5
2009 170 7.4 23.0 67.1
2010 154 8.8 17.4 74
2011 149 8.8 16.8 67.1
2012 123 4.9 25.0 66.7
2013 112 4.0 27.3 74.1
2014 135 2.3 57.9 71.9
2015 95 3.0 31.6 65.3
2016 100 3.0 33.3 62
2017 100 1.8 54.9 66
2018 109 2.4 44.4 73.4
2019 170 2.4 68.5 60.6
2020 205 1.4 141.3 64.9
2021 172 2.5 66.6 47.7
2022 196 2.8 69.7 55.1
2023 240 3.0 78.4 73.3
2024 194 1.8 107.1 71.6

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 Austin Area Learning Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 80 0.0 0.0 0
1991 122 0.0 0.0 0
1992 108 n/a n/a 2.8
1993 102 0.0 0.0 6.9
1994 84 0.0 0.0 16.7
1995 100 0.0 0.0 1
1996 100 0.0 0.0 1
1997 102 3.2 31.9 1
1998 79 n/a 0.0 12.7
1999 94 0.0 0.0 10.6
2000 86 0.0 0.0 24.4
2001 97 0.0 0.0 37.1
2002 114 0.0 n/a 22.8
2003 114 0.0 n/a 22.8
2004 137 9.8 14.0 45.3
2005 165 10.4 15.9 58.8
2006 248 12.6 19.7 34.7
2007 243 12.2 19.9 45.7
2008 228 14.1 16.2 64.5
2009 170 7.4 23.0 67.1
2010 154 8.8 17.4 74
2011 149 8.8 16.8 67.1
2012 123 4.9 25.0 66.7
2013 112 4.0 27.3 74.1
2014 135 2.3 57.9 71.9
2015 95 3.0 31.6 65.3
2016 100 3.0 33.3 62
2017 100 1.8 54.9 66
2018 109 2.4 44.4 73.4
2019 170 2.4 68.5 60.6
2020 205 1.4 141.3 64.9
2021 172 2.5 66.6 47.7
2022 196 2.8 69.7 55.1
2023 240 3.0 78.4 73.3
2024 194 1.8 107.1 71.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Austin Area Learning Center

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $15,568

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Austin 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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 532nd of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 515th of 529 Middle schools
 2.5%
Ranks 453rd of 492 High schoolsRanks 465th of 476 High schools
 5.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Austin Area Learning Center)00
   7th Grade Math (Austin Public School District)28.824.7
 4.1%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Austin Area Learning Center)9.55.6
 4%
   7th Grade Reading (Austin Public School District)41.433.3
 8.1%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Austin Area Learning Center)05.3
 5.3%
   8th Grade Math (Austin Public School District)53.429.4
 24%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Austin Area Learning Center)05.3
 5.3%
   8th Grade Reading (Austin Public School District)45.733.3
 12.4%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Austin Area Learning Center)05.3
 5.3%
   8th Grade Science (Austin Public School District)3020.8
 9.2%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%
10th Grade Reading (Austin Area Learning Center)12.513.2
 0.7%
   10th Grade Reading (Austin Public School District)40.239.3
 0.9%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (Austin Area Learning Center)4.80
 4.8%
   11th Grade Math (Austin Public School District)27.820.6
 7.3%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%
End of Course Science (Austin Area Learning Center)9.14.9
 4.2%
   End of Course Science (Austin Public School District)32.229.1
 3.1%
   End of Course Science (Minnesota)54.441.8
 12.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students170240
 41.2%
African American1217
 41.7%
American Indian11
Asian1222
 83.3%
Hispanic7099
 41.4%
Pacific Islander210
 400%
White6787
 29.9%
Two or More Races64
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.6%73.3%
 12.7%


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Students at Austin Area Learning Center are 40% White, 37% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 8% African American, 4% Pacific Islander, 2% Two or more races.

Austin Area Learning Center ranks in the bottom 6.0% of Minnesota high schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 194 students attended Austin Area Learning Center.


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

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