Serving 16 students in grades 8-12, Pathways Program Grades 8-12 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 <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pathways Program Grades 8-12 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Pathways Program Grades 8-12's student population of 16 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
16 students
![This chart display total students of Pathways Program Grades 8-12 by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display total students of Pathways Program Grades 8-12 by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/44000/44256/pathways-program-grades-8-12-chart-PNbWNE.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
1 teacher
Students by Grade
![This chart display the students of Pathways Program Grades 8-12 by grade. This chart display the students of Pathways Program Grades 8-12 by grade.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/students_by_grade/44000/44256/pathways-program-grades-8-12-chart-zT5YxZ.png)
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pathways Program Grades 8-12 is 0.11, 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)
(18-19)<50%
56%
![This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pathways Program Grades 8-12 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pathways Program Grades 8-12 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/44000/44256/pathways-program-grades-8-12-chart-beA3eNb.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
60%
![This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pathways Program Grades 8-12 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pathways Program Grades 8-12 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/44000/44256/pathways-program-grades-8-12-chart-T4yota.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
![This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Pathways Program Grades 8-12 and percentage of American Indian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Pathways Program Grades 8-12 and percentage of American Indian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/american_indian_ethnicity/44000/44256/pathways-program-grades-8-12-chart-br7oeac.png)
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
10%
![This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Pathways Program Grades 8-12 and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Pathways Program Grades 8-12 and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/44000/44256/pathways-program-grades-8-12-chart-uv38lp.png)
Black
6%
12%
![This chart display the percentage of Black students in Pathways Program Grades 8-12 and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Black students in Pathways Program Grades 8-12 and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/44000/44256/pathways-program-grades-8-12-chart-uv38lI.png)
White
94%
63%
![This chart display the percentage of White students in Pathways Program Grades 8-12 and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of White students in Pathways Program Grades 8-12 and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/44000/44256/pathways-program-grades-8-12-chart-EGXgwH.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pathways Program Grades 8-12. This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pathways Program Grades 8-12.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/44000/44256/pathways-program-grades-8-12-chart-3ASpUF.png)
![This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MN. This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MN.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/44000/44256/pathways-program-grades-8-12-chart-zT5Yzi.png)
![This chart display the diversity score of Pathways Program Grades 8-12 and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the diversity score of Pathways Program Grades 8-12 and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/44000/44256/pathways-program-grades-8-12-chart-bxfq4o7.png)
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
26%
![This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pathways Program Grades 8-12 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pathways Program Grades 8-12 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/freelunch_students/44000/44256/pathways-program-grades-8-12-chart-btxUmKR.png)
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
25%
6%
![This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pathways Program Grades 8-12 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pathways Program Grades 8-12 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/reduced_pricelunch_students/44000/44256/pathways-program-grades-8-12-chart-bxfq4qy.png)
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 56% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pathways Program Grades 8-12?
The graduation rate of Pathways Program Grades 8-12 is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Pathways Program Grades 8-12?
16 students attend Pathways Program Grades 8-12.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Pathways Program Grades 8-12 students are White, and 6% of students are Black.
What grades does Pathways Program Grades 8-12 offer ?
Pathways Program Grades 8-12 offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Pathways Program Grades 8-12 part of?
Pathways Program Grades 8-12 is part of Goodhue County Education School District.
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