Serving 32 students in grades 9-12,
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 50-59% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% 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: 32 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Simley Alternative Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Simley Alternative Program's student population of 32 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
32 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Simley Alternative Program is 0.68, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)50-59%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
44%
10%
Black
6%
12%
White
31%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
19%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Simley Alternative Program?
The graduation rate of Simley Alternative Program is 60-79%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Simley Alternative Program?
32 students attend Simley Alternative Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Simley Alternative Program students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Simley Alternative Program?
Simley Alternative Program has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Simley Alternative Program offer ?
Simley Alternative Program offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Simley Alternative Program part of?
Simley Alternative Program is part of Inver Grove Heights Schools School District.
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