Simley Alternative Program

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%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : <50%
  • : 50-59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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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.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
32 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
(18-19)
<50%
56%
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(10-11)
50-59%
74%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
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Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
44%
10%
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Black
6%
12%
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White
31%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
19%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
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60-79%
84%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
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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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 32 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50%
  • : 50-59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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