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Phoenix Learning Center

Public Grades 9-12

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.

Students ?

15.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,014

Per pupil spending ?

41.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

877 Bison Blvd
Buffalo, MN 55313-1897

(763) 682-8102

District: Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.1%

Hispanic:

8.3%

African American:

5.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 8th percentile in 2010 → 9th in 2024

Strengths

✓90% graduate in 4 years — above the Minnesota average (84%)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Minnesota average (0% vs 45% meeting standards)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school0%

District avg51%

Minnesota avg45%

Not ranked this year

Phoenix Learning Center did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

139^th of 446Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools 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
2024	8.9	439 of 480	8.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	7.4	443 of 492	10.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	5.1	455 of 489	7.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	14.2	423 of 534	20.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	13.5	436 of 545	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	5.1	499 of 540	7.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

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Schools Near Phoenix Learning Center

School	Students/Teachers	Ranking (2025)	Ranking (2024)	MCA-III Math (2025)	MCA-III Reading (2025)	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	36	2	15.0	41.7%	31 (86.1%)	2 (5.6%)	3 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)							(n/a)	0.0	0.0			$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	1,681	71	23.7	22.0%	1,439 (85.6%)	48 (2.9%)	94 (5.6%)	23 (1.4%)	5 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	70 (4.2%)	84.7	58^th of 450 public high schools	87.1%	62.1	196^th of 480 public high schools	59.2%	138	43.6	43.6	66.8	66.8	$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) 567-8117	26	2	10.4	26.9%	23 (88.5%)	2 (7.7%)	1 (3.8%)	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	23	4	5.6	43.5%	18 (78.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (13.0%)							(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	13	.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	81	5	15.6	55.6%	60 (74.1%)	4 (4.9%)	12 (14.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.9%)							(n/a)
Terra Nova School	Public, Charter	6-12	1705 Highway 25 N	Buffalo	55313	Wright County	Terra Nova School	Yes	No	No	No	(952) 852-0129	84	8	10.4	28.6%	75 (89.3%)	2 (2.4%)	5 (6.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)							(n/a)		11.8		33.3	$16,173
SWMetro Lakeside Academy	Public	7-12	100 Garrison Ave NE	Buffalo	55313	Wright County	Southwest Metro Intermediate 288	No	No	No	No	(952) 567-8239	23	2	11.6	34.8%	17 (73.9%)	1 (4.3%)	2 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (8.7%)							(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	14	3	5.0		10 (71.4%)	1 (7.1%)	2 (14.3%)	1 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)							(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Phoenix Learning Center

What is the racial makeup of Phoenix Learning Center?

Students at Phoenix Learning Center are 86% White, 8% Hispanic, 6% African American.

What district is Phoenix Learning Center in?

Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools

How many students attend Phoenix Learning Center?

In the 2024-25 school year, 36 students attended Phoenix 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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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
Phoenix Learning Center	Public	9-12	877 Bison Blvd	Buffalo	55313	Wright County	Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools	No	No	No	No	(763) 682-8102	36	2	15.0	41.7%	31 (86.1%)	2 (5.6%)	3 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	0.0	0.0			$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	1,681	71	23.7	22.0%	1,439 (85.6%)	48 (2.9%)	94 (5.6%)	23 (1.4%)	5 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	70 (4.2%)	84.7	58^th of 450 public high schools	87.1%		62.1	196^th of 480 public high schools	59.2%	138	43.6	43.6	66.8	66.8	$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) 567-8117	26	2	10.4	26.9%	23 (88.5%)	2 (7.7%)	1 (3.8%)	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	23	4	5.6	43.5%	18 (78.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (13.0%)								(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	13	.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	81	5	15.6	55.6%	60 (74.1%)	4 (4.9%)	12 (14.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.9%)								(n/a)
Terra Nova School	Public, Charter	6-12	1705 Highway 25 N	Buffalo	55313	Wright County	Terra Nova School	Yes	No	No	No	(952) 852-0129	84	8	10.4	28.6%	75 (89.3%)	2 (2.4%)	5 (6.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)								(n/a)		11.8		33.3	$16,173
SWMetro Lakeside Academy	Public	7-12	100 Garrison Ave NE	Buffalo	55313	Wright County	Southwest Metro Intermediate 288	No	No	No	No	(952) 567-8239	23	2	11.6	34.8%	17 (73.9%)	1 (4.3%)	2 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (8.7%)								(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	14	3	5.0		10 (71.4%)	1 (7.1%)	2 (14.3%)	1 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)