Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs serves 27 students in grades 9-12.
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 59%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 27 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs's student population of 27 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
27 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
4%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
3%
12%
White
74%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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 59% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs?
The graduation rate of Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs is 20%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs?
27 students attend Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs?
Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs offer ?
Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs part of?
Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs is part of Region 4-Lakes Country Service Coop School District.
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