Serving 83 students in grades 5-12, Fergus Falls Area Learning Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 83 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fergus Falls Area Learning Center's student population of 83 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
83 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fergus Falls Area Learning Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fergus Falls Area Learning Center is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1507 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
5%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
2%
12%
White
80%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Fergus Falls Public School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fergus Falls Area Learning Center's ranking?
Fergus Falls Area Learning Center is ranked #1507 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fergus Falls Area Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Fergus Falls Area Learning Center is 60-69%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Fergus Falls Area Learning Center?
83 students attend Fergus Falls Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Fergus Falls Area Learning Center students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fergus Falls Area Learning Center?
Fergus Falls Area Learning Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fergus Falls Area Learning Center offer ?
Fergus Falls Area Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fergus Falls Area Learning Center part of?
Fergus Falls Area Learning Center is part of Fergus Falls Public School District.
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