At a glance
Reported students
140
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
13
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
10–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota high enrollment
59th percentile
Compared with 996 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
279
White Bear Area Learning Center: 140 reported students.
State peer staffing position
30th percentile
10.8:1 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
- 90
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11.8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.6:1
What the reported data says about White Bear Area Learning Center
White Bear Area Learning Center is a public high school serving grades 10–12 in White Bear Lake. It is one of 21 current school records connected to White Bear Lake School District. NCES reports 140 students for 2024–25.
Among 996 high schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 84 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 59th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.8:1, below 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 White (54.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.6%). English learners represent 2.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking White Bear Area Learning Center
- 1How do the reported 10.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 13 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 60%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.19
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White54.3%
- Hispanic23.6%
- Black6.4%
- Asian2.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial12.1%
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 White Bear Lake School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
White Bear Transition Plus Program
High · Grades 11–12
51 reported students
White Bear Lake HS Credit Recovery
High · Grades 09–12
1 reported students
Area Learning Center Summer
High · Grades 08–12
0 reported students
Aware
High · Grades 06–12
0 reported students
White Bear Lake Area High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,572 reported students
Normandy Park Education Center
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
154 reported students
Public schools near White Bear Area Learning Center
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Bear Lake HS Credit Recovery High · White Bear Lake School District | 09–12 | 1 | under 0.1 mi |
| Area Learning Center Summer High · White Bear Lake School District | 08–12 | 0 | under 0.1 mi |
| South Campus Education Center High · Northeast Metro 916 | 05–12 | 62 | 0.5 mi |
| Career & Technical Center High · Northeast Metro 916 | 09–12 | 0 | 0.9 mi |
| 916 Mahtomedi Academy High · Northeast Metro 916 | 09–12 | 29 | 0.9 mi |
| Passages Transition Program High · Mahtomedi Public School District | 09–12 | 10 | 0.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about White Bear Area Learning Center
What grades does White Bear Area Learning Center serve?
White Bear Area Learning Center reports grades 10–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in White Bear Lake School District.
How many students attend White Bear Area Learning Center?
White Bear Area Learning Center reported 140 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 59th percentile among 996 Minnesota high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 90 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at White Bear Area Learning Center?
The calculated ratio is 10.8:1, based on 140 students and 13 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 White Bear Area Learning Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
White Bear Area Learning Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on White Bear Lake School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of White Bear Area Learning Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
60% 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 White Bear Area Learning Center in?
White Bear Area Learning Center is part of White Bear Lake School District, based in White Bear Lake, MN, which operates 21 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near White Bear Area Learning Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include White Bear Lake HS Credit Recovery (under 0.1 mi), Area Learning Center Summer (under 0.1 mi), South Campus Education Center (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.