Fergus Falls Area Learning Center

Summary:

Fergus Falls Area Learning Center is a public high school serving grades 5-12 in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, with a relatively small student population of 102 students. However, the school faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom quartile of Minnesota high schools and underperforming compared to other schools in the Fergus Falls Public School District.

Academically, Fergus Falls Area Learning Center struggles, with low proficiency rates on standardized tests and a four-year graduation rate ranging from 37.0% to 47.5% in recent years, well below the state average. The school's diverse student population, with a higher percentage of non-White students and a larger proportion of economically disadvantaged students, may contribute to these challenges. While the school's small student-teacher ratio could be an advantage, it has not translated into better academic outcomes.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Battle Lake Secondary and Rothsay Secondary, which have higher academic achievement and graduation rates, Fergus Falls Area Learning Center significantly underperforms. The school's challenges are particularly pronounced for female and White students, who rank in the bottom 10-15% of Minnesota high schools, though the school's performance for economically disadvantaged students is relatively better.

Detail:

Public 5-12

340 Friberg Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537-1669

(218) 998-0544

District: Fergus Falls Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
414^th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,105

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 102

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.6%

Two or more races:

10.8%

Hispanic:

9.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fergus Falls Area Learning Center ranks worse than 86.3% of high schools in Minnesota. It also ranks last among 3 ranked high schools in the Fergus Falls Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.21. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Fergus Falls Area Learning Center freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Fergus Falls Area Learning Center has the smallest high school student body size in the Fergus Falls Public School District. Racial makeup is: White (70.6%), two or more races (10.8%), Hispanic (9.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Fergus Falls Public School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fergus Falls Area Learning Center is 15.2, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Fergus Falls Public School District! (See more...)

Compare Fergus Falls Area Learning Center employs 6.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fergus Falls Area Learning Center is $11,105. 1 high schools in the Fergus Falls Public School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fergus Falls Area Learning Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Fergus Falls Area Learning Center 414^th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Fergus Falls Area Learning Center in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

White students:

Fergus Falls Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Fergus Falls Public School District 192^nd of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fergus Falls Area Learning Center

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Rank History for all students at Fergus Falls Area Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2005	43.33	350^th	452	22.6%
2006	21.21	366^th	450	18.7%
2008	14.84	387^th	460	15.9%
2010	20.44	405^th	540	25.0%
2011	11.89	449^th	545	17.6%
2012	7.36	473^rd	539	12.2%
2013	6.85	468^th	534	12.4%
2014	6.09	441^st	483	8.7%
2015	7.85	446^th	504	11.5%
2016	5.80	443^rd	489	9.4%
2017	22.46	384^th	489	21.5%
2018	7.65	441^st	494	10.7%
2019	6.83	448^th	492	8.9%
2021	23.67	352^nd	428	17.8%
2022	17.83	392^nd	472	16.9%
2023	34.04	344^th	476	27.7%
2024	15.21	414^th	480	13.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fergus Falls Area Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	12.85	327^th	374	12.6%
2019	12.55	329^th	370	11.1%
2022	24.13	252^nd	312	19.2%
2023	54.82	169^th	393	57.0%
2024	37.27	260^th	389	33.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Fergus Falls Area Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	5.16	387^th	403	4.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Fergus Falls Area Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	38.67	232^nd	351	33.9%
2022	26.92	326^th	403	19.1%
2023	13.39	359^th	398	9.8%

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Rank History for White students at Fergus Falls Area Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	1.44	406^th	414	1.9%
2019	2.61	401^st	412	2.7%
2021	20.43	327^th	364	10.2%
2022	7.97	379^th	401	5.5%
2023	26.06	327^th	398	17.8%
2024	9.85	371^st	402	7.7%

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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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Enrollment information for Fergus Falls Area Learning Center

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1994	60	0	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	63
1995	64	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	66
1996	64	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	66
1997	66	0	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	69
1998	89	0	0	1	8	n/a	n/a	98
1999	82	1	0	3	7	n/a	n/a	93
2000	93	0	1	2	5	n/a	n/a	101
2001	88	0	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	93
2002	63	0	1	1	4	n/a	n/a	69
2003	63	0	1	1	4	n/a	n/a	69
2004	62	2	1	1	7	n/a	n/a	73
2005	57	0	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	62
2006	60	3	0	1	5	n/a	n/a	69
2007	48	3	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	53
2008	76	4	1	0	4	n/a	n/a	85
2009	56	4	1	1	3	n/a	n/a	65
2010	46	4	3	1	6	n/a	n/a	60
2011	52	3	3	1	5	0	0	64
2012	54	4	1	1	4	0	0	64
2013	54	2	0	1	6	1	1	65
2014	60	0	0	1	3	0	0	64
2015	45	3	0	3	4	0	1	56
2016	64	4	0	1	3	0	2	74
2017	69	6	0	4	1	0	1	81
2018	72	6	0	6	1	0	3	88
2019	68	7	0	8	4	0	2	89
2020	67	7	1	6	3	0	4	88
2021	75	7	0	7	2	0	15	106
2022	68	5	1	9	2	0	10	95
2023	72	5	0	10	3	1	11	102

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 Fergus Falls Area Learning Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	63	3.9	16.2	0
1995	66	4.0	16.5	0
1996	66	4.0	16.5	0
1997	69	5.0	13.8	0
1998	98	n/a	0.0	1
1999	93	4.9	19.0	5.4
2000	101	5.0	20.2	9.9
2001	93	5.7	16.3	6.5
2002	69	5.3	13.0	17.4
2003	69	5.3	13.0	17.4
2004	73	7.9	9.2	27.4
2005	62	6.6	9.4	27.4
2006	69	6.0	11.5	44.9
2007	53	5.5	9.6	49.1
2008	85	6.9	12.3	37.6
2009	65	4.9	13.3	50.8
2010	60	5.5	10.8	66.7
2011	64	5.2	12.2	67.2
2012	64	5.1	12.3	67.2
2013	65	5.6	11.5	67.7
2014	64	6.3	10.1	70.3
2015	56	7.0	8.0	69.6
2016	74	8.0	9.2	67.6
2017	81	8.3	9.6	64.2
2018	88	8.6	10.1	68.2
2019	89	8.4	10.5	58.4
2020	88	7.6	11.4	62.5
2021	106	6.4	16.3	58.5
2022	95	6.8	13.7	55.8
2023	102	6.6	15.2	66.7

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 Fergus Falls Area Learning Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	63	3.9	16.2	0
1995	66	4.0	16.5	0
1996	66	4.0	16.5	0
1997	69	5.0	13.8	0
1998	98	n/a	0.0	1
1999	93	4.9	19.0	5.4
2000	101	5.0	20.2	9.9
2001	93	5.7	16.3	6.5
2002	69	5.3	13.0	17.4
2003	69	5.3	13.0	17.4
2004	73	7.9	9.2	27.4
2005	62	6.6	9.4	27.4
2006	69	6.0	11.5	44.9
2007	53	5.5	9.6	49.1
2008	85	6.9	12.3	37.6
2009	65	4.9	13.3	50.8
2010	60	5.5	10.8	66.7
2011	64	5.2	12.2	67.2
2012	64	5.1	12.3	67.2
2013	65	5.6	11.5	67.7
2014	64	6.3	10.1	70.3
2015	56	7.0	8.0	69.6
2016	74	8.0	9.2	67.6
2017	81	8.3	9.6	64.2
2018	88	8.6	10.1	68.2
2019	89	8.4	10.5	58.4
2020	88	7.6	11.4	62.5
2021	106	6.4	16.3	58.5
2022	95	6.8	13.7	55.8
2023	102	6.6	15.2	66.7

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 Fergus Falls Area Learning Center

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$11,105

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fergus Falls 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 448^th of 492 High schools	Ranks 344^th of 476 High schools	18.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Reading (Fergus Falls Area Learning Center)	16.7	47.1	30.4%
10th Grade Reading (Fergus Falls Public School District)	63.8	59.4	4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	60.4	51.7	8.7%
11th Grade Math (Fergus Falls Area Learning Center)	5	5.6	0.6%
11th Grade Math (Fergus Falls Public School District)	39.5	34.7	4.8%
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	89	102	14.6%
African American	7	5	28.6%
American Indian	4	3	25%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	8	10	25%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	68	72	5.9%
Two or More Races	2	11	450%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58.4%	66.7%	8.2%

Schools Near Fergus Falls 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
Fergus Falls Area Learning Center	Public	5-12	340 Friberg Ave	Fergus Falls	56537	Otter Tail County	Fergus Falls Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 998-0544	102	7	15.2	66.7%	72 (70.6%)	5 (4.9%)	10 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.9%)	1 (1.0%)	11 (10.8%)	15.2	414^th of 480 public high schools	13.8%		34	344^th of 476 public high schools	27.7%	70			12.5	12.5			29.4	29.4		10.0	10.0	$11,105
iQ Academy 9-12	Public, Virtual	9-12	340 Friberg Ave	Fergus Falls	56537	Otter Tail County	Fergus Falls Public School District	No	No	Yes	No	(218) 998-0544	242	23	10.4	51.7%	170 (70.2%)	29 (12.0%)	12 (5.0%)	2 (0.8%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (10.3%)	41.1	307^th of 480 public high schools	36.0%		34.1	342^nd of 476 public high schools	28.2%	35			3.6	3.6			52.5	52.5		32.3	32.3	$9,815
Kennedy High School	Public	9-12	601 Randolph Ave	Fergus Falls	56537	Otter Tail County	Fergus Falls Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 998-0544	685	54	12.6	33.1%	599 (87.4%)	12 (1.8%)	27 (3.9%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (6.1%)	83.3	56^th of 480 public high schools	88.3%		83	60^th of 476 public high schools	87.4%	4			42.9	42.9			61.6	61.6		56.6	56.6	$21,254
Underwood Secondary	Public	5-12	100 Southern Ave E	Underwood	56586	Otter Tail County	Underwood Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 826-6101	279	16	16.9	40.9%	263 (94.3%)	2 (0.7%)	5 (1.8%)	4 (1.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	72.1	129^th of 480 public high schools	73.1%		40.8	308^th of 476 public high schools	35.3%	179	36.4	50.0	37.7	41.5	38.6	48.0	64.4	50.4	30.0	39.5	34.4	$11,603
Battle Lake Secondary	Public	7-12	402 Summit St W	Battle Lake	56515	Otter Tail County	Battle Lake Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 864-5215	189	11	17.8	35.4%	167 (88.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.8%)	84.6	48^th of 480 public high schools	90.0%		85.9	50^th of 476 public high schools	89.5%	2	50.0	45.7	33.3	43.5	46.7	52.8	71.0	56.7	28.6	64.5	45.5	$12,379
Rothsay Secondary	Public	7-12	2040 County Road 52	Rothsay	56579	Wilkin County	Rothsay Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 867-2116	138	8	17.0	42.8%	126 (91.3%)	2 (1.4%)	6 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	53	242^nd of 480 public high schools	49.6%		91.9	21^st of 476 public high schools	95.6%	221	45.0	61.1	55.0	53.5	50.0	16.7	46.7	39.7	5.6	26.7	18.8	$13,338
Ashby Secondary	Public	7-12	300 Birch Ave	Ashby	56309	Grant County	Ashby Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 747-2257	132	10	12.7	33.3%	124 (93.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	3 (2.3%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	22.6	381^st of 480 public high schools	20.6%		56	219^th of 476 public high schools	54.0%	162	66.7	63.0	15.8	50.8	57.1	40.7	29.2	41.7	25.9	25.0	25.5	$12,455
Pelican Rapids Secondary	Public	7-12	310 S Broadway	Pelican Rapids	56572	Otter Tail County	Pelican Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(218) 863-5910	405	28	14.4	56.3%	216 (53.3%)	35 (8.6%)	124 (30.6%)	6 (1.5%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.9%)	43.1	295^th of 480 public high schools	38.5%		39.2	315^th of 476 public high schools	33.8%	20	37.3	44.1	17.2	32.7	56.9	50.9	48.4	51.7	27.1	33.9	30.5	$14,018
Pelican Rapids Alt Learning Center	Public	9-12	310 S Broadway	Pelican Rapids	56572	Otter Tail County	Pelican Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(218) 863-5910	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)												$5,460

Frequently Asked Questions about Fergus Falls Area Learning Center

What is the racial makeup of Fergus Falls Area Learning Center?

Students at Fergus Falls Area Learning Center are 71% White, 11% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 5% African American, 3% American Indian.

How many students attend Fergus Falls Area Learning Center?

In the 2022-23 school year, 102 students attended Fergus Falls Area Learning Center.

Is Fergus Falls Area Learning Center a good school?

Fergus Falls Area Learning Center ranks in the bottom 13.8% of Minnesota high schools.

What district is Fergus Falls Area Learning Center in?

Fergus Falls Public School District

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