Serving 46 students in grades 5-12, Smec Alc ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher 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 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 46:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 46:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Smec Alc ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Smec Alc's student population of 46 students has grown by 119% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
46 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Smec Alc ranks within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Smec Alc is 0.37, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#696 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
46:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
13%
10%
Black
7%
12%
White
78%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Smec Alc's ranking?
Smec Alc is ranked #696 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Smec Alc?
The graduation rate of Smec Alc is 40-59%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Smec Alc?
46 students attend Smec Alc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Smec Alc students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Smec Alc?
Smec Alc has a student ration of 46:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Smec Alc offer ?
Smec Alc offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Smec Alc part of?
Smec Alc is part of Southern Mn Education Consortium School District.
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