Shady Oak Area Learning Center serves 74 students in grades 8-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 28% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
74 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤20%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
15%
12%
White
72%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)30-39%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shady Oak Area Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Shady Oak Area Learning Center is 30-39%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 81%.
How many students attend Shady Oak Area Learning Center?
74 students attend Shady Oak Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Shady Oak Area Learning Center students are White, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shady Oak Area Learning Center?
Shady Oak Area Learning Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shady Oak Area Learning Center offer ?
Shady Oak Area Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Shady Oak Area Learning Center part of?
Shady Oak Area Learning Center is part of Intermediate School District 287.
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