D
Needs Improvement
46/100

Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 900 HIGHWAY 34 E, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Overall
D
46/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 25% · Math 25% proficient · 25th percentile in Minnesota
Graduation
D
49% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Minnesota schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

46
Repit Score
out of 100
56
Students
enrolled
8.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%25/100reading 17th percentile, math 32nd percentile among Minnesota high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%10/10049% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%80/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 47% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Minnesota schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −16 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Minnesota. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency25% (−28 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency25% (−23 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate49% (−25 pts vs. state avg 74%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

School Information

Address 900 HIGHWAY 34 E
City Detroit Lakes
ZIP Code 56501
District 2710230
NCES School ID 271023003062
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 56501

Understanding the community around Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $68,413
Per Capita Income $42,333
Poverty Rate 3.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 29.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.5%
High School or Higher 94.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $275,000
Median Rent $913
Owner-Occupied 72.5%
Renter-Occupied 27.5%
View full data for ZIP 56501 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 58.9%
Female 41.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 64.3%
American Indian 30.4%
Two or More Races 3.6%
Black 1.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 56
Teachers (FTE) 6.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 8.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center?
Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center has a Repit School Score of 46 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center?
Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center has 56 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.9:1.
What grades does Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center serve?
Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center receive per student?
Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center receives $19,087 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center in 56501 ▼
Avg Home Value
$378,706
Avg Monthly Rent
$963
1-Year Change
+6.4%
% Renters
27.5%

Other Schools in 56501

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026