Serving 16 students in grades 8-12, Pathways Program Grades 8-12 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 lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pathways Program Grades 8-12 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Pathways Program Grades 8-12's student population of 16 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
16 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pathways Program Grades 8-12 is 0.11, 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)
(18-19)<50%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
10%
Black
6%
12%
White
94%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
25%
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 56% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pathways Program Grades 8-12?
The graduation rate of Pathways Program Grades 8-12 is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Pathways Program Grades 8-12?
16 students attend Pathways Program Grades 8-12.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Pathways Program Grades 8-12 students are White, and 6% of students are Black.
What grades does Pathways Program Grades 8-12 offer ?
Pathways Program Grades 8-12 offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Pathways Program Grades 8-12 part of?
Pathways Program Grades 8-12 is part of Goodhue County Education School District.
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