Serving 82 students in grades 9-12, Owatonna Alc 9-12 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 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 82 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 30-39% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Owatonna Alc 9-12's student population of 82 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
82 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Owatonna Alc 9-12 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Owatonna Alc 9-12 is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1232 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
43%
10%
Black
6%
12%
White
46%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-39%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Owatonna Alc 9-12's ranking?
Owatonna Alc 9-12 is ranked #1232 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Owatonna Alc 9-12?
The graduation rate of Owatonna Alc 9-12 is 30-39%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Owatonna Alc 9-12?
82 students attend Owatonna Alc 9-12.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Owatonna Alc 9-12 students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Owatonna Alc 9-12?
Owatonna Alc 9-12 has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Owatonna Alc 9-12 offer ?
Owatonna Alc 9-12 offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Owatonna Alc 9-12 part of?
Owatonna Alc 9-12 is part of Owatonna Public School District.
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