Central High Area Learning Center

Summary:

Central High Area Learning Center is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Mankato, Minnesota, with a relatively small student population of 92 students. The school faces significant challenges, including consistently low academic performance, high dropout rates, and serving a high proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Central High Area Learning Center has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Minnesota high schools, with 0% proficiency in Math for 11th grade compared to 37.29% for the Mankato Public School District and 34.99% for the state. The school's graduation rates have ranged from 22.2% to 54.0% over the past 5 years, significantly lower than the state average. In contrast, the other high schools in the Mankato district, Mankato East Senior High and Mankato West Senior High, have much higher academic performance and graduation rates.

While Central High Area Learning Center has a more racially diverse student population compared to nearby schools, the high proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 75% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, may be a significant factor contributing to the school's academic struggles. The school's small size and personalized learning environment could potentially be leveraged to provide more targeted support and interventions for its students, but this has not yet translated into improved outcomes. Continued efforts to improve educational outcomes and support for this school community will be crucial.


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Public 9-12

 110 Fulton St
       Mankato, MN  56001-3999


(507) 387-3047

District: Mankato Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
445th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,489 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  8.8 Help
Number of students:  92

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.1%
Two or more races:
17.4%
African American:
15.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Central High Area Learning Center ranks worse than 92.7% of high schools in Minnesota. It also ranks last among 3 ranked high schools in the Mankato Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.14. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Central High Area Learning Center who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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 Central High Area Learning Center is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (51.1%), two or more races (17.4%), African American (15.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Mankato Public School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central High Area Learning Center is 8.8, which is the 2nd best among 3 high schools in the Mankato Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Central High Area Learning Center employs 10.3 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central High Area Learning Center is $22,489, which is the 2nd highest among 3 high schools in the Mankato Public School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Central High Area Learning Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Central High Area Learning Center 445th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Central High Area Learning Center in the ranking list.)

Mankato Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mankato Public School District 121st of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central High Area Learning Center

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Rank History for all students at Central High Area Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 12.96 375th 433 13.4%
2006 21.77 365th 450 18.9%
2007 8.13 428th 463 7.6%
2008 10.57 407th 460 11.5%
2009 31.74 189th 234 19.2%
2010 4.78 513th 540 5.0%
2011 7.32 483rd 545 11.4%
2012 21.89 404th 539 25.0%
2013 25.29 397th 534 25.7%
2014 11.62 409th 483 15.3%
2015 11.98 423rd 504 16.1%
2016 6.19 436th 489 10.8%
2017 2.97 481st 489 1.6%
2018 4.77 468th 494 5.3%
2019 3.94 481st 492 2.2%
2024 7.14 445th 480 7.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central High Area Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 6.73 353rd 370 4.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Central High Area Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 2.28 394th 401 1.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Central High Area Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 3.01 393rd 411 4.4%
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Rank History for White students at Central High Area Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 1.04 410th 412 0.5%
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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.

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

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by a parent
Friday, March 22, 2019

Open Quote Racist to minority’s, misuses there powers as a school and will treat there students with disrespect for nothing Close Quote



Enrollment information for Central High 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 108 1 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 115
1995 120 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 123
1996 120 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 123
1997 121 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 124
1998 100 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 105
1999 87 1 3 6 4 n/a n/a 0 101
2000 77 3 1 2 3 n/a n/a 0 86
2001 80 3 1 5 2 n/a n/a 0 91
2002 90 2 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 94
2003 90 2 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 94
2004 106 3 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 112
2005 69 1 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 75
2006 71 12 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 86
2007 68 6 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 81
2008 91 10 1 10 2 n/a n/a 0 114
2009 77 10 1 13 0 n/a n/a 0 101
2010 71 12 3 12 0 n/a n/a 0 98
2011 73 9 2 10 0 0 0 0 94
2012 63 3 0 7 0 0 0 0 73
2013 34 10 0 0 1 0 1 0 46
2014 41 16 0 9 1 0 1 0 68
2015 36 10 0 8 0 0 3 0 57
2016 38 12 1 11 0 0 3 0 65
2017 40 10 0 8 1 0 1 0 60
2018 56 25 0 7 2 0 2 0 92
2019 50 16 1 6 1 0 4 0 78
2020 38 15 0 10 2 0 3 0 68
2021 46 22 0 9 2 1 4 0 84
2022 67 12 0 9 4 0 16 0 108
2023 47 14 0 12 3 0 16 0 92

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 Central High Area Learning Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 115 0.0 0.0 23.5
1995 123 0.0 0.0 40.7
1996 123 0.0 0.0 40.7
1997 124 12.2 10.2 18.5
1998 105 n/a 0.0 27.6
1999 101 15.0 6.7 25.7
2000 86 13.2 6.5 22.1
2001 91 12.4 7.3 19.8
2002 94 11.9 7.9 43.6
2003 94 11.9 7.9 43.6
2004 112 9.3 12.0 41.1
2005 75 9.9 7.6 54.7
2006 86 9.9 8.7 46.5
2007 81 7.5 10.8 43.2
2008 114 8.8 13.0 53.5
2009 101 9.2 11.0 54.5
2010 98 8.4 11.6 48
2011 94 8.0 11.6 59.6
2012 73 8.2 8.8 60.3
2013 46 9.1 5.0 69.6
2014 68 9.0 7.5 82.4
2015 57 8.0 7.1 66.7
2016 65 9.0 7.2 69.2
2017 60 7.9 7.5 50
2018 92 8.6 10.6 68.5
2019 78 10.1 7.6 59
2020 68 10.4 6.4 57.4
2021 84 8.8 9.5 65.5
2022 108 10.3 10.3 53.7
2023 92 10.3 8.8 75

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 Central High Area Learning Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 115 0.0 0.0 23.5
1995 123 0.0 0.0 40.7
1996 123 0.0 0.0 40.7
1997 124 12.2 10.2 18.5
1998 105 n/a 0.0 27.6
1999 101 15.0 6.7 25.7
2000 86 13.2 6.5 22.1
2001 91 12.4 7.3 19.8
2002 94 11.9 7.9 43.6
2003 94 11.9 7.9 43.6
2004 112 9.3 12.0 41.1
2005 75 9.9 7.6 54.7
2006 86 9.9 8.7 46.5
2007 81 7.5 10.8 43.2
2008 114 8.8 13.0 53.5
2009 101 9.2 11.0 54.5
2010 98 8.4 11.6 48
2011 94 8.0 11.6 59.6
2012 73 8.2 8.8 60.3
2013 46 9.1 5.0 69.6
2014 68 9.0 7.5 82.4
2015 57 8.0 7.1 66.7
2016 65 9.0 7.2 69.2
2017 60 7.9 7.5 50
2018 92 8.6 10.6 68.5
2019 78 10.1 7.6 59
2020 68 10.4 6.4 57.4
2021 84 8.8 9.5 65.5
2022 108 10.3 10.3 53.7
2023 92 10.3 8.8 75

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Central High Area Learning Center

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $22,489

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Central High 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 (Central High Area Learning Center)2.90
 2.9%
   11th Grade Math (Mankato Public School District)43.137.2
 5.9%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students7892
 17.9%
African American1614
 12.5%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic612
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White5047
 6%
Two or More Races416
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59%75%
 16%


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Students at Central High Area Learning Center are 51% White, 17% Two or more races, 15% African American, 13% Hispanic, 3% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 92 students attended Central High Area Learning Center.

Central High Area Learning Center ranks in the bottom 7.3% of Minnesota high schools.


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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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