Focus Alp serves 3 students in grades 9-12.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3 students
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Focus Alp ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Focus Alp's student population of 3 students has declined by 70% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
3 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Focus Alp is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
67%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
33%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
27%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Focus Alp?
The graduation rate of Focus Alp is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Focus Alp?
3 students attend Focus Alp.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Focus Alp students are White, and 33% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Focus Alp offer ?
Focus Alp offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Focus Alp part of?
Focus Alp is part of Chatfield School District.
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