Serving 87 students in grades 9-12, Sw Metro Alc High School 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
87 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤20%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
2%
Asian
(15-16)1%
7%
Hispanic
(15-16)29%
9%
Black
(15-16)11%
10%
White
(15-16)58%
68%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)1%
4%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)40-49%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Southwest Metro Educational Coop School District
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sw Metro Alc High School?
The graduation rate of Sw Metro Alc High School is 40-49%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Sw Metro Alc High School?
87 students attend Sw Metro Alc High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Sw Metro Alc High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sw Metro Alc High School?
Sw Metro Alc High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sw Metro Alc High School offer ?
Sw Metro Alc High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sw Metro Alc High School part of?
Sw Metro Alc High School is part of Southwest Metro Educational Coop School District.
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