West Central Academy-n

2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 16 students in grades 3-12, West Central Academy-n ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 3-12
  • Enrollment: 16 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : ≥50% (Top 1% in MN)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

West Central Academy-n ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

West Central Academy-n's student population of 16 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
16 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
1 teacher

School Rankings

The diversity score of West Central Academy-n is 0.80, 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.
This School
State Level (MN)
(21-22)
<50%
45%
(20-21)
<50%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
19%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
19%
12%
Black
6%
12%
White
31%
60%
Hawaiian
6%
n/a
Two or more races
19%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.80
(21-22)
≥50%
84%
(22-23)
75%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
17%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Central Academy-n?
The graduation rate of West Central Academy-n is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend West Central Academy-n?
16 students attend West Central Academy-n.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of West Central Academy-n students are White, 19% of students are American Indian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does West Central Academy-n offer ?
West Central Academy-n offers enrollment in grades 3-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West Central Academy-n part of?
West Central Academy-n is part of Moorhead Area School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 3-12
  • Enrollment: 16 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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