- Enrollment
- 1,359
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · White Bear Lake, MN
White Bear Area Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for White Bear Area Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 274236001051
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
White Bear Area Learning Center earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in White Bear Lake · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 50.3%
- free-lunch eligible
White Bear Area Learning Center has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, White Bear Area Learning Center ranks #2 of 4 high schools in White Bear Lake, MN.
School address
District: White Bear Lake School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274236001051 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
White Bear Area Learning Center grew from 145 students in 2022-23 to 162 in 2023-24 (+11.7%).
Teacher FTE added 10.9 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 274236001051 · White Bear Lake, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
140 enr · 14:1 · 50.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: White Bear North Campus Senior (1,359 students)
White Bear Area Learning Center grew from 145 students in 2022-23 to 162 in 2023-24 (+11.7%). Teacher FTE added 10.9 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
White Bear Area Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- White Bear Nor
White Bear North Campus Senior
1,359 students
- White Bear Sou
White Bear South Campus Senior
1,111 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle
922 students
- Sunrise Park M
Sunrise Park Middle
743 students
- Matoska Intern 543
Matoska International
543 students
- This school 140
White Bear Area Learning Center
140 students
What this shows White Bear Area Learning Center reports 140 students on the CCD universe file.
How White Bear Area Learning Center compares
White Bear Area Learning Center 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.3% | ▲ 18% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 140 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
140
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 46% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$15,111
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 140 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
Two or More 12.1%
African American 6.4%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, White Bear Area Learning Center is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for White Bear Lake School District reports $15,111 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How White Bear Area Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Bear North Campus Senior | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Bear South Campus Senior | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Park Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Matoska International | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to White Bear Area Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,111
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 922
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~140 students)
Frequently asked questions about White Bear Area Learning Center
How many students attend White Bear Area Learning Center?
White Bear Area Learning Center has 140 students enrolled. It is a high school in White Bear Lake, MN. CCD year-over-year: 145 (2022-23) → 162 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Bear Area Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at White Bear Area Learning Center is 14:1, which is 11% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 11% 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 White Bear Area Learning Center?
50.3% of students at White Bear Area Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of White Bear Area Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at White Bear Area Learning Center is White at 54.3% of enrollment, in White Bear Lake, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White Bear Area Learning Center?
White Bear Area Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does White Bear Area Learning Center rank among high schools in White Bear Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, White Bear Area Learning Center ranks #2 of 4 high schools in White Bear Lake, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in White Bear Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in White Bear Lake School District?
Besides White Bear Area Learning Center, White Bear Lake School District also operates White Bear North Campus Senior (1,359 students), White Bear South Campus Senior (1,111 students), and Central Middle (922 students). See the White Bear Lake School District district page for the complete list.