Serving 49 students in grades 10-12, Tower View Alternative High School 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 59%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 49 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (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
Tower View Alternative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Tower View Alternative High School's student population of 49 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
49 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tower View Alternative High School is 0.63, which is more 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)
(18-19)≥50%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
10%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
15%
10%
Black
8%
12%
White
57%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (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 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 Tower View Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Tower View Alternative High School is 50-59%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Tower View Alternative High School?
49 students attend Tower View Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Tower View Alternative High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tower View Alternative High School?
Tower View Alternative High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tower View Alternative High School offer ?
Tower View Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Tower View Alternative High School part of?
Tower View Alternative High School is part of Goodhue County Education School District.
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