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Up North Learning Center

5413 County Road 37 Nw
Walker, MN 56484
Up North Learning Center serves 16 students in grades Kindergarten-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 16 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : <50% (Top 50% in MN)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Up North Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Up North Learning Center's student population of 16 students has grown by 220% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 150% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
16 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
The diversity score of Up North Learning Center is 0.60, which is more 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)
<50%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
American Indian
50%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
6%
12%
White
38%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.60
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Up North Learning Center?
16 students attend Up North Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Up North Learning Center students are American Indian, 38% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Up North Learning Center?
Up North Learning Center has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Up North Learning Center offer ?
Up North Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Up North Learning Center part of?
Up North Learning Center is part of Up North Learning Center School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 16 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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