At a glance
Reported students
53
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
53:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota high enrollment
42nd percentile
Compared with 996 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
94.5
Red Lake Alternative Learning: 53 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
53:1 reported; state peer median 14.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 56
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 28:1
What the reported data says about Red Lake Alternative Learning
Red Lake Alternative Learning is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Red Lake. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Red Lake Public School District. NCES reports 53 students for 2024–25.
Among 996 high schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 84 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 42nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 53:1, above the Minnesota median of 14.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are American Indian or Alaska Native (96.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.8%). Students served under IDEA represent 5.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Red Lake Alternative Learning
- 1How do the reported 53:1 student–teacher ratio and 1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 5.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 73.6%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.12
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0%
- Hispanic3.8%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native96.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Red Lake Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Red Lake Juvenile Detention Faclty
High · Grades 06–12
5 reported students
Red Lake Schools Online Learning
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Red Lake Secondary
High · Grades 09–12
377 reported students
Red Lake EC Special Education Ext
Other · Grades PK–PK
14 reported students
Red Lake Middle Level ALC
Middle · Grades 06–08
3 reported students
Ponemah Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–08
136 reported students
Public schools near Red Lake Alternative Learning
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lake Secondary High · Red Lake Public School District | 09–12 | 377 | under 0.1 mi |
| Red Lake Juvenile Detention Faclty High · Red Lake Public School District | 06–12 | 5 | under 0.1 mi |
| Red Lake Schools Online Learning High · Red Lake Public School District | 09–12 | 0 | under 0.1 mi |
| Red Lake Middle School Middle · Red Lake Public School District | 06–08 | 268 | under 0.1 mi |
| Red Lake Middle Level ALC Middle · Red Lake Public School District | 06–08 | 3 | under 0.1 mi |
| Red Lake EC Special Education Ext Other · Red Lake Public School District | PK–PK | 14 | under 0.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Red Lake Alternative Learning
What grades does Red Lake Alternative Learning serve?
Red Lake Alternative Learning reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Red Lake Public School District.
How many students attend Red Lake Alternative Learning?
Red Lake Alternative Learning reported 53 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 42nd percentile among 996 Minnesota high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 56 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Red Lake Alternative Learning?
The calculated ratio is 53:1, based on 53 students and 1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 14.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Red Lake Alternative Learning a public, charter, or magnet school?
Red Lake Alternative Learning is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Red Lake Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Red Lake Alternative Learning students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
73.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Red Lake Alternative Learning in?
Red Lake Alternative Learning is part of Red Lake Public School District, based in Red Lake, MN, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Red Lake Alternative Learning?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Red Lake Secondary (under 0.1 mi), Red Lake Juvenile Detention Faclty (under 0.1 mi), Red Lake Schools Online Learning (under 0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.