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Milaca Area Learning Center

500 Highway 23 W
Milaca, MN 56353
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 23 students in grades 7-12, Milaca Area Learning Center 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 <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 23 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Milaca Area Learning Center's student population of 23 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
23 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
The diversity score of Milaca Area Learning Center is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
(21-22)
<50%
45%
(18-19)
<50%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
87%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.24
60-79%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-notes">School Notes
  • School Mascot: Wolves
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Milaca Area Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Milaca Area Learning Center is 60-79%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Milaca Area Learning Center?
23 students attend Milaca Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Milaca Area Learning Center students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Milaca Area Learning Center?
Milaca Area Learning Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Milaca Area Learning Center offer ?
Milaca Area Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Milaca Area Learning Center part of?
Milaca Area Learning Center is part of Milaca Public School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 23 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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