Waconia Alc High School (Closed 2014)

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 72%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (11-12)
32 students
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Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
3 teachers
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
(11-12)
<50%
62%
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(09-10)
<50%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
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American Indian
(11-12)
4%
2%
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Asian
(11-12)
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
(11-12)
9%
7%
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Black
(11-12)
n/a
9%
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White
(11-12)
84%
73%
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Hawaiian
(11-12)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(11-12)
3%
2%
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n/a
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(11-12)
30-39%
80%
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Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12)
22%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
13%
7%
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School District Name
Southwest Metro Educational Coop School District
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) 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 62% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waconia Alc High School?
The graduation rate of Waconia Alc High School is 30-39%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 80%.
How many students attend Waconia Alc High School?
32 students attend Waconia Alc High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Waconia Alc High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Waconia Alc High School offer ?
Waconia Alc High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Waconia Alc High School part of?
Waconia Alc High School is part of Southwest Metro Educational Coop School District.

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