Northwest Alc High School (Closed 2023)

Northwest Alc High School serves 24 students in grades 9-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
24 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
4%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
88%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Northwest Alc High School?
24 students attend Northwest Alc High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Northwest Alc High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northwest Alc High School?
Northwest Alc High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northwest Alc High School offer ?
Northwest Alc High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Northwest Alc High School part of?
Northwest Alc High School is part of Thief River Falls School District.

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