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NORTHFIELD AREA LEARNING CENTER

201 ORCHARD ST S, NORTHFIELD, MN 55057 · (507) 645-1201 · Rice County
GRADES 06–12HIGH32-TOWNTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL107 STUDENTS
Enrollment
107
High
DISTRICT 695 · STATE 371
Student : Teacher
19.4:1
6 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 20.2:1 · STATE 16.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
60%
64 students
DISTRICT 36% · STATE 48%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 7
16
Grade 8
8
Grade 10
6
Grade 11
16
Grade 12
61
Student demographics
White
6662%
DISTRICT 74% · STATE 60%
Hispanic
3028%
DISTRICT 17% · STATE 12%
Black
55%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 12%
Two+
66%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 7%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
5148%
Female
5652%

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Test scores

MCA 2024-25 . % Meets or Exceeds Standards
English Language Arts
20.8%
own-school result
Math
9.1%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Source: MCA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

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BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
107
+46 (+75%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
19.4:1
was 9.8:1
% White
62%
was 64%
% Hispanic
28%
was 31%
% Black
5%
was 2%
% Asian
0%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About NORTHFIELD AREA LEARNING CENTER

NORTHFIELD AREA LEARNING CENTER is an one-room-style secondary school in NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, run under NORTHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The school works with 107 students in grades 6 through 12. That puts it 71% smaller than the typical public school in Minnesota, which averages around 371 students.

Across the 7 schools in NORTHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT (3,849 students total), NORTHFIELD AREA LEARNING CENTER accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, NORTHFIELD AREA LEARNING CENTER shows that White students make up the majority at 62%. The remainder looks like 28% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 5% Black. That is visibly less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 80%.

On the income-and-resources front, On paper, NORTHFIELD AREA LEARNING CENTER has 6 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 19.4:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 16.3:1, putting NORTHFIELD AREA LEARNING CENTER higher than the state norm the norm. Roughly 60% of students at NORTHFIELD AREA LEARNING CENTER qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. By comparison, Rice County runs at roughly 46%, so the school's eligibility rate is above the surrounding baseline.

Across the wider county, Rice County reports that median household income runs about $83,181, 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 7%. NORTHFIELD AREA LEARNING CENTER is one of 40 public schools in Rice County (combined enrollment of about 8,301 students).

Nearest neighbor: GREENVALE PARK ELEMENTARY, around 0.8 miles off. Within five miles, there are 7 other public schools.

The school occupies a town-center site.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at NORTHFIELD AREA LEARNING CENTER has increased 75%, going from 61 students in 2018 to 107 in 2025. Class-load math has grew: from 9.8:1 in 2018 to 19.4:1 in 2025.

On this page, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Rice County at a glance

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Population
67,917
Census ACS
Median income
$83,181
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
30%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
40
8,301 students

Quick facts

School name
NORTHFIELD AREA LEARNING CENTER
District
NORTHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Address
201 ORCHARD ST S, NORTHFIELD, MN 55057
Phone
(507) 645-1201
County
Rice County
Level
High
Grade range
06–12
Total enrollment
107
Teachers (FTE)
6
Student–teacher ratio
19.4:1
Free/Reduced lunch
64 (60%)
Locale
32-Town: Distant
NCES ID
272388001501
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About NORTHFIELD AREA LEARNING CENTER
How large is NORTHFIELD AREA LEARNING CENTER?
NORTHFIELD AREA LEARNING CENTER enrolls approximately 107 students in grades 06-12.
What grades does NORTHFIELD AREA LEARNING CENTER serve?
NORTHFIELD AREA LEARNING CENTER serves grades 06-12.
How many teachers does NORTHFIELD AREA LEARNING CENTER have?
NORTHFIELD AREA LEARNING CENTER employs 6 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.4:1.
What is the student diversity at NORTHFIELD AREA LEARNING CENTER?
Student demographics at NORTHFIELD AREA LEARNING CENTER are roughly 62% White, 28% Hispanic, 5% Black, 6% Two or more.
What district is NORTHFIELD AREA LEARNING CENTER in?
NORTHFIELD AREA LEARNING CENTER is part of NORTHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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