Serving 27 students in grades 9-12, Mesabi Area Learning Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 27 students
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mesabi Area Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
School Overview
Mesabi Area Learning Center's student population of 27 students has grown by 145% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
27 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (08-09)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Mesabi Area Learning Center ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mesabi Area Learning Center is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#673 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
82%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mesabi Area Learning Center's ranking?
Mesabi Area Learning Center is ranked #673 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mesabi Area Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Mesabi Area Learning Center is 60-79%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mesabi Area Learning Center?
27 students attend Mesabi Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Mesabi Area Learning Center students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Mesabi Area Learning Center offer ?
Mesabi Area Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mesabi Area Learning Center part of?
Mesabi Area Learning Center is part of Hibbing ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District.
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