Serving 190 students in grades 8-12, Dakota Cty. Alc 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 21-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 190 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 45-49% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dakota Cty. Alc's student population of 190 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
190 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dakota Cty. Alc is 0.50, which is less 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)21-39%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
14%
10%
Black
14%
12%
White
68%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
45-49%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dakota Cty. Alc?
The graduation rate of Dakota Cty. Alc is 45-49%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Dakota Cty. Alc?
190 students attend Dakota Cty. Alc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Dakota Cty. Alc students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dakota Cty. Alc?
Dakota Cty. Alc has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dakota Cty. Alc offer ?
Dakota Cty. Alc offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Dakota Cty. Alc part of?
Dakota Cty. Alc is part of Intermediate School District 917.
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