- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Red Lake, MN
Red Lake Alternative Learning
Federal NCES profile for Red Lake Alternative Learning, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 273051000325
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Red Lake Alternative Learning earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Red Lake · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 77.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Red Lake Alternative Learning has class sizes smaller than 79% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Red Lake Alternative Learning ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Red Lake, MN.
School address
District: Red Lake Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273051000325 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Red Lake Alternative Learning grew from 61 students in 2022-23 to 81 in 2023-24 (+32.8%).
Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 273051000325 · Red Lake, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
53 enr · 10.6:1 · 77.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Red Lake Elementary (526 students)
Red Lake Alternative Learning grew from 61 students in 2022-23 to 81 in 2023-24 (+32.8%). Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Red Lake Alternative Learning in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Red Lake Eleme
Red Lake Elementary
526 students
- Red Lake Secon
Red Lake Secondary
377 students
- Red Lake Middl
Red Lake Middle School
268 students
- Red Lake Early 137
Red Lake Early Childhood Center
137 students
- Ponemah Elemen 136
Ponemah Elementary
136 students
- This school 53
Red Lake Alternative Learning
53 students
What this shows Red Lake Alternative Learning reports 53 students on the CCD universe file.
How Red Lake Alternative Learning compares
Red Lake Alternative Learning is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 33% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.0% | ▲ 80% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 53 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
53
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 21% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$29,400
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 96.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 96.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.3, Red Lake Alternative Learning is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Red Lake Public School District reports $29,400 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Red Lake Alternative Learning Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lake Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Red Lake Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Lake Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Lake Early Childhood Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ponemah Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Red Lake Alternative Learning's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 137
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 136
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~53 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Red Lake Alternative Learning
How many students attend Red Lake Alternative Learning?
Red Lake Alternative Learning has 53 students enrolled. It is a high school in Red Lake, MN. CCD year-over-year: 61 (2022-23) → 81 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Lake Alternative Learning?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Lake Alternative Learning is 10.6:1, which is 33% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Red Lake Alternative Learning?
77.0% of students at Red Lake Alternative Learning are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Red Lake Alternative Learning?
The largest demographic group at Red Lake Alternative Learning is American Indian / Alaska Native at 96.2% of enrollment, in Red Lake, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Red Lake Alternative Learning?
Red Lake Alternative Learning has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Red Lake Alternative Learning rank among public schools in Red Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Red Lake Alternative Learning ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Red Lake, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Red Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Red Lake Public School District?
Besides Red Lake Alternative Learning, Red Lake Public School District also operates Red Lake Elementary (526 students), Red Lake Secondary (377 students), and Red Lake Middle School (268 students). See the Red Lake Public School District district page for the complete list.