Waseca Area Learning Center

Summary:

Waseca Area Learning Center is a small public high school serving grades 7-12 in Waseca, Minnesota, part of the Waseca Public School District. With just 68 students, the school faces significant academic and demographic challenges compared to nearby high schools.

Waseca Area Learning Center consistently ranks in the bottom tier of Minnesota high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its academic performance lags far behind the nearby Waseca Senior High, which has a 3-star rating. Waseca Area Learning Center also struggles with low graduation rates, ranging from 11.1% to 50.0% over the past 5 years, and high dropout rates of 4.5% to 27.2%. In contrast, Waseca Senior High has a much higher graduation rate of 89.2%.

However, Waseca Area Learning Center's student population is more racially diverse, with 48.53% White, 30.88% Hispanic, and 17.65% two or more races, compared to 78.75% White at Waseca Senior High. Additionally, 77.94% of Waseca Area Learning Center students receive free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the 35.75% at Waseca Senior High. While these factors may present unique challenges, the school's diversity could also be seen as an asset if leveraged effectively.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 501 Elm Ave E
       Waseca, MN  56093-3360


(507) 835-5588

District: Waseca Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
359th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,839 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  68

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.5%
Hispanic:
30.9%
Two or more races:
17.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Waseca Area Learning Center ranks worse than 74.8% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.29. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Waseca Area Learning Center freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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 Student population at Waseca Area Learning Center is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (48.5%), Hispanic (30.9%), two or more races (17.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waseca Area Learning Center is 12.7. (See more...)
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Compare Waseca Area Learning Center employs 5.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waseca Area Learning Center is $15,839.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Waseca Area Learning Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Waseca Area Learning Center 359th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Waseca Area Learning Center in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:


Waseca Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Waseca Public School District 236th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Waseca Area Learning Center

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Rank History for all students at Waseca Area Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 5.13 499th 540 7.6%
2011 57.93 290th 545 46.8%
2012 14.79 431st 539 20.0%
2013 4.30 499th 534 6.6%
2016 9.79 415th 489 15.1%
2017 6.13 440th 489 10.0%
2018 3.98 480th 494 2.8%
2022 4.03 459th 472 2.8%
2024 27.29 359th 480 25.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Waseca Area Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 38.07 254th 389 34.7%
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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.

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

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Enrollment information for Waseca Area Learning Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 18 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 18
1995 13 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 13
1996 13 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 13
1997 2 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 2
1998 23 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 24
1999 23 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 31
2000 19 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 22
2001 22 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 26
2002 32 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 37
2003 32 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 37
2004 26 0 0 6 2 n/a n/a 0 34
2005 21 3 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 33
2006 19 1 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 24
2007 19 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 23
2008 31 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 37
2009 36 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 38
2010 30 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 32
2011 35 0 0 8 0 0 1 0 44
2012 27 1 0 7 0 0 2 0 37
2013 26 2 0 7 0 0 1 0 36
2014 31 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 40
2015 36 1 0 10 0 0 0 0 47
2016 29 0 0 14 0 0 0 0 43
2017 33 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 41
2018 36 0 0 8 0 0 1 0 45
2019 40 2 0 13 0 0 1 0 56
2020 35 6 0 8 1 0 3 0 53
2021 40 6 0 21 0 0 4 0 71
2022 47 5 0 17 0 0 6 0 75
2023 33 2 0 21 0 0 12 0 68

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 Waseca Area Learning Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 18 1.0 18.0 0
1995 13 0.0 0.0 0
1996 13 0.0 0.0 0
1997 2 0.0 0.0 0
1998 24 n/a 0.0 0
1999 31 0.0 0.0 9.7
2000 22 3.0 7.3 63.6
2001 26 3.4 7.6 38.5
2002 37 6.4 5.8 24.3
2003 37 6.4 5.8 24.3
2004 34 6.5 5.2 41.2
2005 33 6.9 4.8 36.4
2006 24 6.6 3.6 45.8
2007 23 5.3 4.3 47.8
2008 37 3.4 10.9 56.8
2009 38 4.1 9.3 52.6
2010 32 3.2 9.7 65.6
2011 44 4.3 10.2 56.8
2012 37 4.4 8.2 54.1
2013 36 4.6 7.7 69.4
2014 40 3.6 11.0 80
2015 47 4.0 11.7 74.5
2016 43 4.0 10.7 65.1
2017 41 3.4 11.9 51.2
2018 45 4.7 9.4 53.3
2019 56 5.1 10.9 50
2020 53 3.8 13.9 56.6
2021 71 4.3 16.3 42.3
2022 75 5.3 14.0 48
2023 68 5.3 12.7 77.9

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 Waseca Area Learning Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 18 1.0 18.0 0
1995 13 0.0 0.0 0
1996 13 0.0 0.0 0
1997 2 0.0 0.0 0
1998 24 n/a 0.0 0
1999 31 0.0 0.0 9.7
2000 22 3.0 7.3 63.6
2001 26 3.4 7.6 38.5
2002 37 6.4 5.8 24.3
2003 37 6.4 5.8 24.3
2004 34 6.5 5.2 41.2
2005 33 6.9 4.8 36.4
2006 24 6.6 3.6 45.8
2007 23 5.3 4.3 47.8
2008 37 3.4 10.9 56.8
2009 38 4.1 9.3 52.6
2010 32 3.2 9.7 65.6
2011 44 4.3 10.2 56.8
2012 37 4.4 8.2 54.1
2013 36 4.6 7.7 69.4
2014 40 3.6 11.0 80
2015 47 4.0 11.7 74.5
2016 43 4.0 10.7 65.1
2017 41 3.4 11.9 51.2
2018 45 4.7 9.4 53.3
2019 56 5.1 10.9 50
2020 53 3.8 13.9 56.6
2021 71 4.3 16.3 42.3
2022 75 5.3 14.0 48
2023 68 5.3 12.7 77.9

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 Waseca Area Learning Center

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $15,838

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Waseca 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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Math (Waseca Area Learning Center)00
   11th Grade Math (Waseca Public School District)36.839.4
 2.6%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students5668
 21.4%
African American22
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1321
 61.5%
Pacific Islander00
White4033
 17.5%
Two or More Races112
 1100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50%77.9%
 27.9%


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Waseca Area Learning Center ranks 359th of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Waseca Area Learning Center are 49% White, 31% Hispanic, 18% Two or more races, 3% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 68 students attended Waseca 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.

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.





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