WEST CENTRAL AREA LEARNING CENTER
- 21 Students
- 4.0 Teachers (FTE)
- 5.3:1 Student:Teacher
- 06–12 Grade Range
- Open Status
- (320)256-7836 Phone
- http://www.wced6026.org/ Website
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WEST CENTRAL AREA LEARNING CENTER
MELROSE, MN 56352
High No virtual instruction Grades 06–12 SchoolScore™ D (55)
21
Students
4.0
Teachers
5.3:1
Student:Teacher
(320)256-7836
Phone
http://www.wced6026.org/
Website
WEST CENTRAL AREA LEARNING CENTER is a public High school located in MELROSE, MINNESOTA, operated by the WEST CENTRAL EDUCATION DISTRICT school district. It serves grades 06–12.
Key statistics: 21 students enrolled; a 5.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio.
The school is classified as Rural: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.
Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.
vs Minnesota High School Average
Enrollment
21.0
State avg: 421.0
▼ 95% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
5.25:1
State avg: 16.3:1
▼ 68% better
Free Lunch %
38.1%
State avg: 45.2%
▼ 16% better
School Details
School Name
WEST CENTRAL AREA LEARNING CENTER
NCESSCH ID
279145502388
State School ID
MN-616026-616026020
School Type
Alternative School
Level
High
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
Yes
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
9 2ND ST SW
City
MELROSE
State
Minnesota
ZIP Code
56352
County
Stearns County
Metro Area
St. Cloud, MN
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
2707
State Leg. Upper
27012
State Leg. Lower
2712B
Latitude
45.67316
Longitude
-94.81538
Grades Offered
6th
7th
8th
9th
10th
11th
12th
21
Total Students
4.0
Teachers FTE
5.3:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
4.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Teachers (FTE) | 4.0 |
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
| Program | Students | % of Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| No Category Codes | 8 | 38.1% |
| Not Applicable | 6 | 28.6% |
District Info
District Name
WEST CENTRAL EDUCATION DISTRICT
LEAID
2791455
State LEA ID
MN-616026
Phone
(320)256-6026
Website
http://www.wced6026.org/
Type
Specialized public school district
Status
Open
City
MELROSE
District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$4,976K
Federal Revenue
$1,491K
State Revenue
$1,466K
Local Revenue
$2,019K
Total Expenditure
$4,831K
Instruction Exp.
$3,546K
Support Services
$1,170K
Other Current Exp.
–
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FAQ
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Common questions about WEST CENTRAL AREA LEARNING CENTER, answered using official NCES data.