Enrollment
38
High
DISTRICT 284 · STATE 371
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PERHAM-DENT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 272823001023
PERHAM AREA LEARNING CENTER
800 CONEY STREET WEST, PERHAM, MN 56573 · (218) 346-6502 · Otter Tail County
GRADES 07–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL38 STUDENTS
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Not graded
Schools serving specialized populations are not graded, because state test results are not a fair comparison for them. How grades work
Student : Teacher
8.1:1
5 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.3:1 · STATE 16.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
58%
22 students
DISTRICT 40% · 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, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 2 | 5% |
| Grade 8 | 2 | 5% |
| Grade 10 | 1 | 3% |
| Grade 11 | 17 | 45% |
| Grade 12 | 16 | 42% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
MCA 2024-25 . % Meets or Exceeds StandardsMath
4.8%
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
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations 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 →
Where PERHAM AREA LEARNING CENTER ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Minnesota | In Otter Tail County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 38 | #578 of 764 | #10 of 10 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
38
-20 (-34%) vs 2020
-12% since 2000-01, when it was 43
Student : Teacher
8.1:1
was 29.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 38 | 4.7 | 8.1:1 | 58% (22) |
| 2023-24 | 48 | 3.4 | 14.1:1 | 52% (25) |
| 2022-23 | 37 | 1.5 | 24.2:1 | 70% (26) |
| 2020-21 | 58 | 2 | 29.0:1 | 29% (17) |
| 2017-18 | 36 | 4.2 | 8.6:1 | 44% (16) |
| 2015-16 | 49 | 3 | 16.3:1 | 43% (21) |
| 2010-11 | 42 | 2 | 21.0:1 | 57% (24) |
| 2000-01 | 43 | 3 | 14.3:1 | 19% (8) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for PERHAM AREA LEARNING CENTER.
Since 2017-18: students up 6% (36 to 38); teachers up 12% (4.2 to 4.7).
About PERHAM AREA LEARNING CENTER
PERHAM AREA LEARNING CENTER is a small high school in PERHAM, Minnesota, administered by PERHAM-DENT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. Students in grades 7 through 12 attend the school, which enrolls 38 students. The average among high schools in Minnesota is roughly 371 students; this school is 90% smaller than that.
PERHAM-DENT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT enrolls 1,671 students in 4 schools, including PERHAM AREA LEARNING CENTER.
PERHAM AREA LEARNING CENTER is 71% White by enrollment. Smaller groups are 16% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, and 5% Native American. County-wide, 91% of Otter Tail County residents are White.
The count of teachers at PERHAM AREA LEARNING CENTER is 4.7 full-time equivalents, for a ratio of 8.1:1. That is lower than the 16.3:1 average for high schools in Minnesota. The school counts 22 students as eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, or 58%. Across public schools in Otter Tail County, the average is 40%.
Census Bureau estimates for Otter Tail County show that the median household income is $72,255, 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 5% of people live in poverty. PERHAM AREA LEARNING CENTER is one of 37 public schools in the county.
Of nearby public schools, PERHAM SENIOR HIGH is the closest, at less than a tenth of a mile. PERHAM AREA LEARNING CENTER has 3 other public schools within five miles.
The school is in rural territory far from an urban area, according to its NCES locale (Rural: Remote).
Federal data show a 34% enrollment decrease, from 58 in 2020-21 to 38 in 2024-25. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 29.0:1 in 2020-21 to 8.1:1 in 2024-25.
Discussions about PERHAM AREA LEARNING CENTER may include school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Otter Tail County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
60,475
Census ACS
Median income
$72,255
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
37
8,503 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in PERHAM-DENT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
- HEART OF THE LAKE ELEMENTARYElementary · 578 students
- PERHAM SENIOR HIGHHigh · 529 students
- PRAIRIE WIND MIDDLEMiddle · 526 students
Other schools in PERHAM
- HEART OF THE LAKE ELEMENTARYElementary · 578 students
- PERHAM SENIOR HIGHHigh · 529 students
- PRAIRIE WIND MIDDLEMiddle · 526 students
Nearby schools
- PERHAM SENIOR HIGH0.0 mi · 529
- PRAIRIE WIND MIDDLE0.1 mi · 526
- HEART OF THE LAKE ELEMENTARY0.2 mi · 578
- NEW YORK MILLS SECONDARY10.8 mi · 362
- NEW YORK MILLS ELEMENTARY10.8 mi · 460
- FRAZEE SECONDARY11.3 mi · 381
Frequently asked questions
About PERHAM AREA LEARNING CENTERHow large is PERHAM AREA LEARNING CENTER?
PERHAM AREA LEARNING CENTER enrolls approximately 38 students in grades 07-12.
Is PERHAM AREA LEARNING CENTER an elementary, middle, or high school?
PERHAM AREA LEARNING CENTER is a high school covering grades 07-12.
How many students per teacher at PERHAM AREA LEARNING CENTER?
Approximately 8.1:1 students per teacher at PERHAM AREA LEARNING CENTER.
What is the student diversity at PERHAM AREA LEARNING CENTER?
Student demographics at PERHAM AREA LEARNING CENTER are roughly 71% White, 16% Hispanic, 8% Two or more.
What district is PERHAM AREA LEARNING CENTER in?
PERHAM AREA LEARNING CENTER is part of PERHAM-DENT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT.
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