Alden-Conger High School is a public high school located in Alden, Minnesota, United States. The first school district in Alden was formed in 1870. Open Enrollment began at Alden-Conger during the 1990–1991 school year. Roughly half of the students that attend are open-enrolled students from other districts.
Serving 215 students in grades 7-12, Alden-conger Secondary 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Alden-Conger Secondary encompasses the entire Alden school district, covering approximately 86.1 square miles in and around Alden, MN. Parents can expect a typical drive to the school of about 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located up to 9.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alden-conger Secondary's student population of 215 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
215 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1937
School Calendar
School Rankings
Alden-conger Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alden-conger Secondary is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1147 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
94%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
83.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.4%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Red, Silver
School Mascot
(formerly Blackhawks) Knights
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alden-conger Secondary's ranking?
Alden-conger Secondary is ranked #1147 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Alden-conger Secondary often compared to?
Alden-conger Secondaryis often viewed alongside schools like Tartan Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alden-conger Secondary?
The graduation rate of Alden-conger Secondary is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Alden-conger Secondary?
215 students attend Alden-conger Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Alden-conger Secondary students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alden-conger Secondary?
Alden-conger Secondary has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Alden-conger Secondary offer ?
Alden-conger Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alden-conger Secondary part of?
Alden-conger Secondary is part of Alden-Conger Public School District.
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