D
Needs Improvement
36/100

St. Cloud Area Learning Center

📚 06 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 216 N 8TH AVE, Waite Park, MN 56387
Overall
D
36/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 15% · Math 3% proficient · 3rd percentile in Minnesota
Graduation
D
27% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A
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

36
Repit Score
out of 100
231
Students
enrolled
12.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%3/100reading 6th percentile, math 0th percentile among Minnesota high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%6/10027% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%86/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 57% 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 −28 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 proficiency15% (−38 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency3% (−45 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate27% (−47 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.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Minnesota state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White—5%math -48 pts0th percentile (list)
Black—10%math -9 pts10th percentile (list)
Low-income10%5%reading -30 pts, math -22 pts2nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 216 N 8TH AVE
City Waite Park
ZIP Code 56387
District 2733510
NCES School ID 273351003003
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 56387

Understanding the community around St. Cloud Area Learning Center helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $52,762
Per Capita Income $28,205
Poverty Rate 17.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 20.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.7%
High School or Higher 87.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $214,500
Median Rent $1,023
Owner-Occupied 43.7%
Renter-Occupied 56.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for St. Cloud Area Learning Center.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.4%
Female 44.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 53.7%
White 24.2%
Two or More Races 11.7%
Hispanic/Latino 8.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian 1.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 231
Teachers (FTE) 18.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for St. Cloud Area Learning Center?
St. Cloud Area Learning Center has a Repit School Score of 36 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 St. Cloud Area Learning Center?
St. Cloud Area Learning Center has 231 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1.
What grades does St. Cloud Area Learning Center serve?
St. Cloud Area Learning Center serves grades 06 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does St. Cloud Area Learning Center receive per student?
St. Cloud Area Learning Center receives $20,297 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around St. Cloud Area Learning Center in 56387 ▼
Avg Home Value
$252,558
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,228
1-Year Change
+2.9%
% Renters
56.3%

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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