Detroit Lakes Alternative Program ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (17-18)
60 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(17-18)26%
2%
Asian
(17-18)1%
7%
Hispanic
(17-18)1%
9%
Black
(17-18)n/a
11%
White
(17-18)61%
67%
Hawaiian
(17-18)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(17-18)11%
4%
Graduation Rate
(16-17)<50%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch (17-18)
65%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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 58% MN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Detroit Lakes Alternative Program?
The graduation rate of Detroit Lakes Alternative Program is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83%.
How many students attend Detroit Lakes Alternative Program?
60 students attend Detroit Lakes Alternative Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Detroit Lakes Alternative Program students are White, 26% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Detroit Lakes Alternative Program offer ?
Detroit Lakes Alternative Program offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Detroit Lakes Alternative Program part of?
Detroit Lakes Alternative Program is part of Detroit Lakes Public School District.
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