Choice Alternative High School
Tel:
(952) 681-6172
Choice Alternative High School serves 91 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 46:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Choice Alternative High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Choice Alternative High School's student population of 91 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 91 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 2 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Choice Alternative High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | <50% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 46:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | 2% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 24% | 9% |
| Black | 29% | 11% |
| White | 41% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.54 |
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Graduation Rate | 55-59% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 24% | 29% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bloomington Public School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Choice Alternative High School is Choice Alternative High School I.S. (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Alc - Seca - Ey (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Washburn Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Minneapolis Choice Alternative High School I.S. Alternative School
Grades: 9-12
0.0 miles
2575 W 88th St
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6172 0.0 9-12 n/a - Minneapolis Washburn Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 466 students
0.6 miles
8401 Xerxes Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-5500 0.6 PK-5 466 - Minneapolis Hillcrest Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 407 students
0.7 miles
9301 Thomas Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-5300 0.7 K-5 407 - Minneapolis Poplar Bridge Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 485 students
1.5 miles
8401 Palmer Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-5400 1.5 K-5 485 - Minneapolis Alc - Seca - Ey Alternative School
Grades: 7-12
1.6 miles
7450 Penn Ave So
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 355-5838 1.6 7-12 n/a
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