White Bear Area Learning Center

Summary:

White Bear Area Learning Center is a public high school serving grades 10-12 in the White Bear Lake School District, with a relatively small student population of 145 as of the 2022-2023 school year.

Despite being part of the White Bear Lake School District, White Bear Area Learning Center consistently ranks among the lowest-performing high schools in Minnesota, with a statewide ranking between 412 and 469 out of 480-534 high schools over the past decade. The school has received 0 or 1 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger, indicating very poor academic performance. Its four-year graduation rate has ranged from 51.4% to 65.9% over the past five years, significantly lower than the state and district averages, and it has had dropout rates ranging from 4.1% to 9.2% in recent years, which are much higher than the state and district averages. The school's proficiency rates on the MCA-III assessments in math, reading, and science are consistently well below the state and district averages, with many grades and subjects reporting 0% proficiency. Additionally, the school has a high proportion of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 41.86% to 58.62% in recent years, indicating a significant economically disadvantaged population.

In contrast, the nearby White Bear South Campus Senior High School, which is also part of the White Bear Lake School District, consistently ranks much higher (top 5% in the state) and has significantly better graduation rates, test scores, and other metrics. The stark contrast between White Bear Area Learning Center and other high schools in the district raises questions about the district's ability to effectively support and address the needs of its most vulnerable student populations.


Detail:

Public 10-12

 2449 Orchard Ln
       White Bear Lake, MN  55110-7509


(651) 773-6400

District: White Bear Lake School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
469th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,768 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  145

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.2%
Hispanic:
17.2%
Two or more races:
13.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details White Bear Area Learning Center ranks worse than 97.7% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.72. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at White Bear 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 White Bear Area Learning Center is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (57.2%), Hispanic (17.2%), two or more races (13.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 58.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at White Bear Area Learning Center is 13.2, which is the 2nd best among 1 high schools in the White Bear Lake School District. (See more...)
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Compare White Bear Area Learning Center employs 10.9 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at White Bear Area Learning Center is $18,768, which is the 2nd highest among 1 high schools in the White Bear Lake School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

White Bear Area Learning Center:

SchoolDigger ranks White Bear Area Learning Center 469th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See White Bear Area Learning Center in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White Bear Lake School District:

SchoolDigger ranks White Bear Lake School District 231st of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for White Bear Area Learning Center

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Rank History for all students at White Bear Area Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 11.86 381st 433 12.0%
2005 8.58 416th 452 8.0%
2006 25.18 356th 450 20.9%
2007 17.14 381st 463 17.7%
2008 9.10 413th 460 10.2%
2010 6.42 483rd 540 10.6%
2011 6.22 493rd 545 9.5%
2012 8.49 464th 539 13.9%
2013 8.64 449th 534 15.9%
2014 4.89 452nd 483 6.4%
2015 9.70 434th 504 13.9%
2016 10.17 412th 489 15.7%
2017 7.30 428th 489 12.5%
2018 10.51 422nd 494 14.6%
2019 5.59 466th 492 5.3%
2023 7.76 439th 476 7.8%
2024 4.72 469th 480 2.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at White Bear Area Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.97 315th 374 15.8%
2019 7.77 345th 370 6.8%
2023 18.81 342nd 393 13.0%
2024 6.02 381st 389 2.1%
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Rank History for Female students at White Bear Area Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 4.54 381st 396 3.8%
2024 3.62 392nd 403 2.7%
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Rank History for Male students at White Bear Area Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 2.44 399th 411 2.9%
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Rank History for White students at White Bear Area Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 2.16 404th 412 1.9%
2023 2.20 393rd 398 1.3%
2024 1.55 396th 402 1.5%
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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.

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

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Enrollment information for White Bear 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 102 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 104
1995 113 4 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 126
1996 113 4 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 126
1997 133 10 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 149
1998 220 6 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 235
1999 210 8 4 5 5 n/a n/a 0 232
2000 200 4 4 0 4 n/a n/a 0 212
2001 172 6 4 3 2 n/a n/a 0 187
2002 225 4 9 8 4 n/a n/a 0 250
2003 225 4 9 8 4 n/a n/a 0 250
2004 165 4 12 7 6 n/a n/a 0 194
2005 130 11 7 7 3 n/a n/a 0 158
2006 118 10 5 8 8 n/a n/a 0 149
2007 110 16 5 12 4 n/a n/a 0 147
2008 94 15 10 17 5 n/a n/a 0 141
2009 98 15 2 11 3 n/a n/a 0 129
2010 117 11 0 5 4 n/a n/a 0 137
2011 115 9 5 6 4 0 2 0 141
2012 107 18 7 9 2 0 7 0 150
2013 104 12 4 13 1 0 4 0 138
2014 92 10 4 9 2 1 1 0 119
2015 88 5 4 7 3 1 5 0 113
2016 85 7 4 15 1 1 5 0 118
2017 73 8 1 20 0 0 5 0 107
2018 88 6 6 24 0 0 9 0 133
2019 84 8 5 23 0 0 5 0 125
2020 79 9 1 26 1 0 10 0 126
2021 74 9 2 15 0 0 12 0 112
2022 85 9 3 17 1 0 14 0 129
2023 83 14 2 25 1 0 20 0 145

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 White Bear Area Learning Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 104 0.0 0.0 2.9
1995 126 5.1 24.7 0
1996 126 5.1 24.7 0
1997 149 10.0 14.9 19.5
1998 235 n/a 0.0 11.5
1999 232 12.9 18.0 21.1
2000 212 9.9 21.4 18.9
2001 187 9.2 20.3 19.3
2002 250 11.2 22.3 20.8
2003 250 11.2 22.3 20.8
2004 194 13.3 14.6 32.5
2005 158 9.3 17.0 26.6
2006 149 10.0 14.9 36.2
2007 147 9.9 14.8 46.3
2008 141 9.5 14.8 47.5
2009 129 10.1 12.8 46.5
2010 137 10.3 13.2 38.7
2011 141 10.2 13.7 41.1
2012 150 10.6 14.1 39.3
2013 138 10.4 13.1 60.1
2014 119 10.4 11.4 50.4
2015 113 11.0 10.2 50.4
2016 118 11.0 10.7 50
2017 107 10.4 10.2 52.3
2018 133 11.2 11.8 51.9
2019 125 11.7 10.6 44
2020 126 13.9 9.0 42.9
2021 112 11.5 9.7 42.9
2022 129 10.2 12.5 41.9
2023 145 10.9 13.2 58.6

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 White Bear Area Learning Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 104 0.0 0.0 2.9
1995 126 5.1 24.7 0
1996 126 5.1 24.7 0
1997 149 10.0 14.9 19.5
1998 235 n/a 0.0 11.5
1999 232 12.9 18.0 21.1
2000 212 9.9 21.4 18.9
2001 187 9.2 20.3 19.3
2002 250 11.2 22.3 20.8
2003 250 11.2 22.3 20.8
2004 194 13.3 14.6 32.5
2005 158 9.3 17.0 26.6
2006 149 10.0 14.9 36.2
2007 147 9.9 14.8 46.3
2008 141 9.5 14.8 47.5
2009 129 10.1 12.8 46.5
2010 137 10.3 13.2 38.7
2011 141 10.2 13.7 41.1
2012 150 10.6 14.1 39.3
2013 138 10.4 13.1 60.1
2014 119 10.4 11.4 50.4
2015 113 11.0 10.2 50.4
2016 118 11.0 10.7 50
2017 107 10.4 10.2 52.3
2018 133 11.2 11.8 51.9
2019 125 11.7 10.6 44
2020 126 13.9 9.0 42.9
2021 112 11.5 9.7 42.9
2022 129 10.2 12.5 41.9
2023 145 10.9 13.2 58.6

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 White Bear Area Learning Center

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $18,768

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

Impact of COVID-19 on White Bear 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 466th of 492 High schoolsRanks 439th of 476 High schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade Reading (White Bear Area Learning Center)14.327.3
 13%
   10th Grade Reading (White Bear Lake School District)62.943.3
 19.6%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (White Bear Area Learning Center)2.40
 2.4%
   11th Grade Math (White Bear Lake School District)5333.6
 19.5%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students125145
 16%
African American814
 75%
American Indian01
Asian52
 60%
Hispanic2325
 8.7%
Pacific Islander00
White8483
 1.2%
Two or More Races520
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44%58.6%
 14.6%


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Students at White Bear Area Learning Center are 57% White, 17% Hispanic, 14% Two or more races, 10% African American, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 145 students attended White Bear Area Learning Center.

White Bear Area Learning Center ranks in the bottom 2.3% 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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