Empower Learning Center serves 18 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Empower Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Empower Learning Center's student population of 18 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
18 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Empower Learning Center is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
61%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
28%
2%
Hispanic
6%
12%
White
44%
60%
Two or more races
22%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)66.7%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Empower Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Empower Learning Center is 60-79%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Empower Learning Center?
18 students attend Empower Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Empower Learning Center students are White, 28% of students are American Indian, 22% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Empower Learning Center?
Empower Learning Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Empower Learning Center offer ?
Empower Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Empower Learning Center part of?
Empower Learning Center is part of Hinckley-Finlayson School District.
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