Phoenix Learning Center

Summary:

Phoenix Learning Center is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in Buffalo, Minnesota, part of the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools district. With just 33 students, the school has a significantly higher percentage of White students compared to nearby schools like Buffalo Senior High and Monticello Senior High.

Despite being part of the same district, Phoenix Learning Center consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Minnesota high schools based on academic performance, with proficiency rates on state assessments well below the district and state averages. The school's four-year graduation rates have also fluctuated significantly, from a low of 53.3% to a high of 81.2%, in contrast with the much higher and more stable graduation rates at nearby schools. Additionally, Phoenix Learning Center serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 48.48% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 23.49% at Buffalo Senior High and 28.58% at Monticello Senior High.

The stark contrast in academic performance and graduation rates between Phoenix Learning Center and the surrounding schools suggests that the school is struggling to keep pace with its peers. This decline in performance over the years, coupled with the school's small size and higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students, indicates that targeted interventions and support may be necessary to address the underlying challenges and improve student outcomes at Phoenix Learning Center.

Detail:

Public 9-12

877 Bison Blvd
Buffalo, MN 55313-1897

(763) 682-8102

District: Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
439^th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,014

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 33

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.8%

Two or more races:

9.1%

African American:

6.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Phoenix Learning Center ranks worse than 91.5% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.87. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Phoenix 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 (78.8%), two or more races (9.1%), African American (6.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Phoenix Learning Center is 12.9. 1 high schools in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Phoenix Learning Center employs 2.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Phoenix Learning Center is $17,014. 1 high schools in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Phoenix Learning Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Phoenix Learning Center 439^th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Phoenix Learning Center in the ranking list.)

Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools 199^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Phoenix Learning Center

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2010	5.13	499^th	540	7.6%
2011	13.49	436^th	545	20.0%
2013	14.19	423^rd	534	20.8%
2017	5.09	455^th	489	7.0%
2019	7.38	443^rd	492	10.0%
2024	8.87	439^th	480	8.5%

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

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Phoenix Learning Center

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1999	11	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	11
2000	26	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	27
2001	28	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	28
2002	29	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	29
2003	29	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	29
2004	28	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	29
2005	29	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	31
2006	29	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	29
2007	17	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	17
2008	28	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	28
2009	21	2	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	26
2010	19	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	21
2011	24	0	0	1	0	0	0	25
2012	21	1	0	3	1	0	0	26
2013	22	1	0	3	1	0	0	27
2014	21	1	0	3	1	0	0	26
2015	21	0	0	1	1	0	1	24
2016	18	1	0	2	0	0	0	21
2017	18	0	0	1	0	0	0	19
2018	19	1	1	1	0	0	1	23
2019	30	0	0	5	0	0	2	37
2020	17	0	0	3	0	0	2	22
2021	23	1	0	1	1	0	1	27
2022	24	4	0	2	0	0	0	30
2023	26	2	1	1	0	0	3	33

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 Phoenix Learning Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	11	2.9	3.8	0
2000	27	2.9	9.3	22.2
2001	28	3.0	9.3	28.6
2002	29	3.0	9.7	31
2003	29	3.0	9.7	31
2004	29	3.0	9.7	27.6
2005	31	3.0	10.3	35.5
2006	29	4.0	7.3	31
2007	17	4.0	4.3	35.3
2008	28	4.0	7.0	39.3
2009	26	3.0	8.7	46.2
2010	21	3.0	7.0	66.7
2011	25	2.9	8.3	72
2012	26	2.9	8.7	57.7
2013	27	2.9	9.0	66.7
2014	26	2.9	8.7	53.8
2015	24	3.0	8.0	25
2016	21	3.0	7.0	57.1
2017	19	2.0	9.5	52.6
2018	23	3.6	6.2	60.9
2019	37	3.6	10.1	43.2
2020	22	3.2	6.8	63.6
2021	27	1.6	16.3	37
2022	30	2.8	10.6	30
2023	33	2.5	12.9	48.5

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 Phoenix Learning Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	11	2.9	3.8	0
2000	27	2.9	9.3	22.2
2001	28	3.0	9.3	28.6
2002	29	3.0	9.7	31
2003	29	3.0	9.7	31
2004	29	3.0	9.7	27.6
2005	31	3.0	10.3	35.5
2006	29	4.0	7.3	31
2007	17	4.0	4.3	35.3
2008	28	4.0	7.0	39.3
2009	26	3.0	8.7	46.2
2010	21	3.0	7.0	66.7
2011	25	2.9	8.3	72
2012	26	2.9	8.7	57.7
2013	27	2.9	9.0	66.7
2014	26	2.9	8.7	53.8
2015	24	3.0	8.0	25
2016	21	3.0	7.0	57.1
2017	19	2.0	9.5	52.6
2018	23	3.6	6.2	60.9
2019	37	3.6	10.1	43.2
2020	22	3.2	6.8	63.6
2021	27	1.6	16.3	37
2022	30	2.8	10.6	30
2023	33	2.5	12.9	48.5

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Phoenix Learning Center

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$17,014

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Phoenix 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 Pandemic (2021-2022)	Change (%)
11th Grade Math (Phoenix Learning Center)	10	0	10%
11th Grade Math (Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools)	47.9	43.1	4.8%
11th Grade Math (Minnesota)	45	36.6	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	37	33	10.8%
African American	0	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	5	1	80%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	30	26	13.3%
Two or More Races	2	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43.2%	48.5%	5.2%

Schools Near Phoenix Learning Center

School	Students/Teachers	Ranking (2024)	Ranking (2023)	MCA-III Math (2024)	MCA-III Reading (2024)	MCA-III Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Phoenix Learning Center	Public	9-12	877 Bison Blvd	Buffalo	55313	Wright County	Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools	No	No	No	No	(763) 682-8102	33	3	12.9	48.5%	26 (78.8%)	2 (6.1%)	1 (3.0%)	1 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (9.1%)	8.9	439^th of 480 public high schools	8.5%				(n/a)	6.3	6.3	10.0	10.0			$17,014
Buffalo Senior High	Public	9-12	877 Bison Blvd	Buffalo	55313	Wright County	Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools	No	No	No	No	(763) 682-8100	1,818	72	25.4	23.5%	1,597 (87.8%)	29 (1.6%)	90 (5.0%)	28 (1.5%)	8 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	64 (3.5%)	62.1	196^th of 480 public high schools	59.2%	62.5	175^th of 476 public high schools	63.2%	21	35.5	35.5	53.0	53.0	37.4	37.4	$11,843
SWMetro Buffalo-Transitions	Public	9-12	800 8th St NE	Buffalo	55313	Wright County	Southwest Metro Intermediate 288	No	No	No	No	(952) 567-8100	27	3	9.8	25.9%	27 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)							(n/a)
Pride Transitions	Public	12	800 - 8th St NE	Buffalo	55313	Wright County	Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools	No	No	No	No	(763) 682-8721	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)							$33,874
Cornerstones Program	Public	6-12	1405 3rd Ave. NE	Buffalo	55313	Wright County	Meeker And Wright Special Education	No	No	No	No	(320) 543-1122	21	3	6.1	66.7%	14 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (23.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (9.5%)							(n/a)
Wright Technical Center	Public	11-12	1405 3rd Ave NE	Buffalo	55313	Wright County	Wright Technical Center	No	No	No	No	(763) 684-2200	0	12	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)
Wright Technical Center Alternative Learning Center	Public	9-12	1405 3rd Ave NE	Buffalo	55313	Wright County	Wright Technical Center	No	No	No	No	(763) 684-2200	91	6	14.7	57.1%	61 (67.0%)	6 (6.6%)	17 (18.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.5%)	13.4	420^th of 480 public high schools	12.5%				(n/a)	4.6	4.6			18.8	18.8
SWMetro Lakeside Academy	Public	7-12	100 Garrison Ave NE	Buffalo	55313	Wright County	Southwest Metro Intermediate 288	No	No	No	No	(952) 567-8100	22	2	11.8	81.8%	13 (59.1%)	1 (4.5%)	4 (18.2%)	2 (9.1%)	1 (4.5%)	1 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)							(n/a)
Monticello High School - SNW	Public	9-12	5225 School Blvd	Monticello	55362	Wright County	Sherburne and Northern Wright Speci	No	No	No	No	(763) 272-2050	39	5	7.8	28.2%	29 (74.4%)	2 (5.1%)	6 (15.4%)	1 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)							(n/a)
SNW Monti High School EBD Program	Public	9-12	5225 School Blvd	Monticello	55362	Wright County	Sherburne and Northern Wright Speci	No	No	No	No	(763) 272-2050	5	0			4 (80.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)							(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Phoenix Learning Center

How many students attend Phoenix Learning Center?

In the 2022-23 school year, 33 students attended Phoenix Learning Center.

What district is Phoenix Learning Center in?

Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools

What is the racial makeup of Phoenix Learning Center?

Students at Phoenix Learning Center are 79% White, 9% Two or more races, 6% African American, 3% Asian, 3% Hispanic.

Is Phoenix Learning Center a good school?

Phoenix Learning Center ranks in the bottom 8.5% of Minnesota high schools.

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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 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Phoenix Learning Center	Public	9-12	877 Bison Blvd	Buffalo	55313	Wright County	Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools	No	No	No	No	(763) 682-8102	33	3	12.9	48.5%	26 (78.8%)	2 (6.1%)	1 (3.0%)	1 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (9.1%)	8.9	439^th of 480 public high schools	8.5%					(n/a)	6.3	6.3	10.0	10.0			$17,014
Buffalo Senior High	Public	9-12	877 Bison Blvd	Buffalo	55313	Wright County	Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools	No	No	No	No	(763) 682-8100	1,818	72	25.4	23.5%	1,597 (87.8%)	29 (1.6%)	90 (5.0%)	28 (1.5%)	8 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	64 (3.5%)	62.1	196^th of 480 public high schools	59.2%		62.5	175^th of 476 public high schools	63.2%	21	35.5	35.5	53.0	53.0	37.4	37.4	$11,843
SWMetro Buffalo-Transitions	Public	9-12	800 8th St NE	Buffalo	55313	Wright County	Southwest Metro Intermediate 288	No	No	No	No	(952) 567-8100	27	3	9.8	25.9%	27 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Pride Transitions	Public	12	800 - 8th St NE	Buffalo	55313	Wright County	Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools	No	No	No	No	(763) 682-8721	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)							$33,874
Cornerstones Program	Public	6-12	1405 3rd Ave. NE	Buffalo	55313	Wright County	Meeker And Wright Special Education	No	No	No	No	(320) 543-1122	21	3	6.1	66.7%	14 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (23.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (9.5%)								(n/a)
Wright Technical Center	Public	11-12	1405 3rd Ave NE	Buffalo	55313	Wright County	Wright Technical Center	No	No	No	No	(763) 684-2200	0	12	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Wright Technical Center Alternative Learning Center	Public	9-12	1405 3rd Ave NE	Buffalo	55313	Wright County	Wright Technical Center	No	No	No	No	(763) 684-2200	91	6	14.7	57.1%	61 (67.0%)	6 (6.6%)	17 (18.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.5%)	13.4	420^th of 480 public high schools	12.5%					(n/a)	4.6	4.6			18.8	18.8
SWMetro Lakeside Academy	Public	7-12	100 Garrison Ave NE	Buffalo	55313	Wright County	Southwest Metro Intermediate 288	No	No	No	No	(952) 567-8100	22	2	11.8	81.8%	13 (59.1%)	1 (4.5%)	4 (18.2%)	2 (9.1%)	1 (4.5%)	1 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Monticello High School - SNW	Public	9-12	5225 School Blvd	Monticello	55362	Wright County	Sherburne and Northern Wright Speci	No	No	No	No	(763) 272-2050	39	5	7.8	28.2%	29 (74.4%)	2 (5.1%)	6 (15.4%)	1 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)								(n/a)
SNW Monti High School EBD Program	Public	9-12	5225 School Blvd	Monticello	55362	Wright County	Sherburne and Northern Wright Speci	No	No	No	No	(763) 272-2050	5	0			4 (80.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)