The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 76%).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (15-16)
28 students
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Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
5 teachers
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School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≤10%
62%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)40-59%
76%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
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American Indian
(15-16)n/a
2%
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Asian
(15-16)n/a
7%
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Hispanic
(15-16)10%
9%
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Black
(15-16)36%
10%
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White
(15-16)54%
68%
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Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
4%
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Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
84%
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Eligible for Free Lunch (15-16)
32%
31%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
9%
8%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% MN state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of 270 Hopkins Alternative?
The graduation rate of 270 Hopkins Alternative is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend 270 Hopkins Alternative?
28 students attend 270 Hopkins Alternative.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of 270 Hopkins Alternative students are White, 36% of students are Black, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does 270 Hopkins Alternative offer ?
270 Hopkins Alternative offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is 270 Hopkins Alternative part of?
270 Hopkins Alternative is part of Intermediate School District 287.
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