281 Highview Alternative Program High School (Closed 2014)

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 62%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (11-12)
111 students
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
10 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
(11-12)
≤20%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(11-12)
1%
2%
Asian
(11-12)
5%
7%
Hispanic
(11-12)
15%
7%
Black
(11-12)
19%
9%
White
(11-12)
55%
73%
Hawaiian
(11-12)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(11-12)
5%
2%
n/a
(11-12)
≤5%
80%
Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12)
41%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
11%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of 281 Highview Alternative Program High School?
The graduation rate of 281 Highview Alternative Program High School is 5%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 80%.
How many students attend 281 Highview Alternative Program High School?
111 students attend 281 Highview Alternative Program High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of 281 Highview Alternative Program High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does 281 Highview Alternative Program High School offer ?
281 Highview Alternative Program High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is 281 Highview Alternative Program High School part of?
281 Highview Alternative Program High School is part of Intermediate School District 287.

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