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Duluth Area Learning Center

Public Grades 6-12

426^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 450 Minnesota High Schools

Better than 5% of Minnesota high schools

Summary

Duluth Area Learning Center is a small public high school serving grades 6-12 in the Duluth Public School District. With only 84 students, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Minnesota high schools based on the SchoolDigger rankings, with a 0 or 1-star rating over the past decade.

Duluth Area Learning Center significantly underperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests, with only 4% of 11th graders proficient or better in Math in 2024-2025, compared to 33.69% for the district and 34.96% for the state. The school's 4-year graduation rate has ranged from 68.4% to 84.2% over the past few years, which is lower than the state average, and its dropout rate has been as high as 15.7%, significantly higher than the district and state. The school serves a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with 85.71% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024, compared to 21.53% at East High School and 57.8% at Denfeld High School.

The performance of Duluth Area Learning Center stands in stark contrast to the nearby high schools, which have significantly higher academic achievement, graduation rates, and lower dropout rates. The school's small size and alternative learning environment may be better suited for certain students, and the presence of other specialized programs within the Duluth Public School District suggests a focus on providing diverse educational options. However, the data indicates that Duluth Area Learning Center has significant room for improvement, and targeted interventions and additional resources could potentially help the school improve its outcomes.

Students ?

13.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,134

Per pupil spending ?

88.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

11 E Superior St
Duluth, MN 55802-2013

(218) 336-8756

District: Duluth Public School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.1%

Two or more races:

20.0%

American Indian:

11.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 16th percentile in 2011 → 5th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Minnesota average (9% vs 47% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (5th percentile)

!Graduation rate below the Minnesota average (68% vs 85%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school9%

District avg50%

Minnesota avg47%

426^th of 450

Minnesota public high schools ?

Bottom 5%▼ down 3 pts since 2015

From bottom 9% (2015) to bottom 5% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 3High Schools in the Duluth Public School District

182^nd of 446Duluth Public School District among Minnesota districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	8.3	426 of 450	5.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	6.0	461 of 492	6.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	3.8	482 of 494	2.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	6.2	438 of 489	10.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	4.7	458 of 489	6.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	6.0	460 of 504	8.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	3.3	472 of 483	2.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	2.7	524 of 534	1.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	5.0	497 of 539	7.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	9.7	458 of 545	16.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	4.6	517 of 540	4.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	8.2	417 of 460	9.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	6.5	329 of 333	1.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	7.0	367 of 377	2.7%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	3.4	370 of 376	1.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2025)3rd percentile-3 vs school

White (2025)2nd percentile-4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)1st percentile-4 vs school

By subject vs Minnesota (2024-2025) ?

Reading17%-33 vs state

Math4%-41 vs state

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Schools Near Duluth Area Learning Center

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCA-III Math (2025)		MCA-III Reading (2025)		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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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	Total
Duluth Area Learning Center	Public	6-12	11 E Superior St	Duluth	55802	St. Louis County	Duluth Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 336-8756	35	3	13.6	88.6%	20 (57.1%)	1 (2.9%)	3 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (20.0%)	8.3	426^th of 450 public high schools	5.3%					(n/a)	4.0	4.0	16.7	16.7	$16,134
Academic Excellence Online	Public, Virtual	6-12	11 E Superior St	Duluth	55802	St. Louis County	Duluth Public School District	No	No	Yes	No	(218) 336-8766	54	12	4.4	33.3%	46 (85.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (7.4%)								(n/a)					$13,587
Alternative Learning Center Independent Study	Public	9-12	11 E Superior St	Duluth	55802	St. Louis County	Duluth Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 336-8756	235	6	39.9	58.7%	155 (66.0%)	11 (4.7%)	18 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (11.9%)								(n/a)	8.3	8.3
Harbor City International Charter	Public, Charter	9-12	332 W Michigan Street Ste 300	Duluth	55802	St. Louis County	Harbor City International Charter	Yes	No	No	Yes	(218) 722-7574	194	14	13.6	41.2%	159 (82.0%)	5 (2.6%)	8 (4.1%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (9.8%)	91.3	18^th of 450 public high schools	96.0%		95.7	9^th of 480 public high schools	98.1%	9	52.8	52.8	69.8	69.8	$14,722
The Bridge	Public, Magnet	12	709 Portia Johnson Dr	Duluth	55811	St. Louis County	Duluth Public School District	No	Yes	No	No	(218) 336-8740	25	0	22.5	68.0%	13 (52.0%)	7 (28.0%)	1 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (8.0%)								(n/a)					$7,734
Alternative Learning Center SWS East	Public	9-12	301 N 40th Ave E	Duluth	55804	St. Louis County	Duluth Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(218) 336-8756	74	2	48.6	36.5%	53 (71.6%)	6 (8.1%)	7 (9.5%)	1 (1.4%)	3 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.4%)								(n/a)
East High School	Public	9-12	301 N 40th Ave E	Duluth	55804	St. Louis County	Duluth Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 336-8845	1,495	73	20.3	19.7%	1,310 (87.6%)	22 (1.5%)	35 (2.3%)	25 (1.7%)	18 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	84 (5.6%)	82.6	66^th of 450 public high schools	85.3%		90.7	24^th of 480 public high schools	95.0%	42	43.9	43.9	63.1	63.1	$14,057
Denfeld High School	Public	9-12	401 N 44th Ave W	Duluth	55807	St. Louis County	Duluth Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 336-8830	951	59	16.0	48.5%	615 (64.7%)	66 (6.9%)	51 (5.4%)	6 (0.6%)	50 (5.3%)	1 (0.1%)	162 (17.0%)	36.9	306^th of 450 public high schools	32.0%		60.1	208^th of 480 public high schools	56.7%	98	21.0	21.0	40.1	40.1	$17,519
Alternative Learning Center SWS Denfeld	Public	9-12	401 N 44th Ave W	Duluth	55807	St. Louis County	Duluth Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(218) 336-8830	57	1	38.7	78.9%	28 (49.1%)	6 (10.5%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (28.1%)								(n/a)
Proctor Senior High	Public	9-12	131 9th Ave	Proctor	55810	St. Louis County	Proctor Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 628-4926	540	34	15.7	33.1%	472 (87.4%)	3 (0.6%)	19 (3.5%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (7.8%)	77.3	96^th of 450 public high schools	78.7%		74.3	111^th of 480 public high schools	76.9%	15	42.4	42.4	58.5	58.5	$15,109

Frequently Asked Questions about Duluth Area Learning Center

What is the racial makeup of Duluth Area Learning Center?

Students at Duluth Area Learning Center are 57% White, 20% Two or more races, 11% American Indian, 9% Hispanic, 3% African American.

How many students attend Duluth Area Learning Center?

In the 2024-25 school year, 35 students attended Duluth Area Learning Center.

What district is Duluth Area Learning Center in?

Duluth Public School District

Is Duluth Area Learning Center a good school?

Duluth Area Learning Center ranks in the bottom 5.3% of Minnesota high schools.

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