Serving 277 students in grades 9-12, Highview 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 277 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Highview Alc's student population of 277 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
277 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Highview Alc is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Black
38%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
14%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
50-54%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Highview Alc?
The graduation rate of Highview Alc is 50-54%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Highview Alc?
277 students attend Highview Alc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Highview Alc students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Highview Alc?
Highview Alc has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Highview Alc offer ?
Highview Alc offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Highview Alc part of?
Highview Alc is part of Robbinsdale Public School District.
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