Enrollment
31
High
DISTRICT 157 · STATE 371
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WAUBUN-OGEMA-WHITE EARTH SCHOOLS·NCES 274212004754
Waubun ALC
1013 3RD ST, WAUBUN, MN 56589 · (218) 473-6173 · Mahnomen County
GRADES 07–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL31 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
46.3:1
1 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 29.5:1 · STATE 16.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
81%
25 students
DISTRICT 68% · 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 9 | 1 | 3% |
| Grade 10 | 5 | 16% |
| Grade 11 | 17 | 55% |
| Grade 12 | 8 | 26% |
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
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 Waubun ALC ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 31 | #597 of 764 |
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.
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 31 | 0.7 | 46.3:1 | 81% (25) |
| 2023-24 | 39 | 0.7 | 58.2:1 | 87% (34) |
| 2022-23 | 36 | N/A | N/A | 92% (33) |
| 2017-18 | 16 | N/A | N/A | 81% (13) |
| 2015-16 | 19 | 1 | 19.0:1 | 84% (16) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Waubun ALC.
About Waubun ALC
Waubun ALC is a high school in WAUBUN, Minnesota, according to federal school records. Enrolled students number 31 students, in grades 7 through 12. Enrollment is 92% lower than the average for high schools in Minnesota, which is about 371.
Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools, which runs Waubun ALC, has 4 schools and 727 students.
The student body at Waubun ALC is 84% Native American. Other groups include 10% multiracial, 3% White, and 3% Hispanic.
Federal data list 0.7 full-time-equivalent teachers at Waubun ALC in 2024-25, for a ratio of 46.3:1. That is 29.9 students per teacher above the 16.3:1 average for high schools in Minnesota. The school's rate of free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is 81%. For comparison, public schools in Mahnomen County average 72%.
Within Mahnomen County, the median household income is $59,441, 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 15% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Besides Waubun ALC, Mahnomen County has 7 other public schools.
WAUBUN SECONDARY is the nearest neighboring public school, less than a tenth of a mile away. Within five miles of Waubun ALC, there are 2 other public schools.
Its NCES locale code is Rural: Remote: the school is in rural territory far from an urban area.
Discussions about Waubun ALC may include school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Mahnomen County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
5,358
Census ACS
Median income
$59,441
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
8
1,284 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools
- WAUBUN SECONDARYHigh · 283 students
- OGEMA ELEMENTARYElementary · 251 students
- WAUBUN ELEMENTARYMiddle · 162 students
- WAUBUN AREA LEARNING PROGRAMHigh
Other schools in WAUBUN
- WAUBUN SECONDARYHigh · 283 students
- WAUBUN ELEMENTARYMiddle · 162 students
- WAUBUN AREA LEARNING PROGRAMHigh
Nearby schools
- WAUBUN SECONDARY0.0 mi · 283
- WAUBUN ELEMENTARY0.0 mi · 162
- OGEMA ELEMENTARY5.0 mi · 251
- Circle of Life Academy8.7 mi · 115
- MAHNOMEN AREA LEARNING CENTER9.3 mi · 43
- MAHNOMEN SECONDARY9.3 mi · 312
Frequently asked questions
About Waubun ALCHow many students attend Waubun ALC?
Waubun ALC enrolls approximately 31 students in grades 07-12.
Is Waubun ALC an elementary, middle, or high school?
Waubun ALC is a high school covering grades 07-12.
How many teachers does Waubun ALC have?
Waubun ALC employs 1 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 46.3:1.
How diverse is Waubun ALC?
Waubun ALC reports a student body of 3% White, 3% Hispanic, 10% Two or more.
Who oversees Waubun ALC?
Waubun ALC is overseen by Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools in Mahnomen County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.