Swwc Alc - Pipestone serves 42 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50% in MN)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Swwc Alc - Pipestone ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Swwc Alc - Pipestone's student population of 42 students has grown by 82% 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
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
42 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Swwc Alc - Pipestone is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
26%
12%
Black
2%
12%
White
67%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Swwc Alc - Pipestone?
42 students attend Swwc Alc - Pipestone.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Swwc Alc - Pipestone students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swwc Alc - Pipestone?
Swwc Alc - Pipestone has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Swwc Alc - Pipestone offer ?
Swwc Alc - Pipestone offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Swwc Alc - Pipestone part of?
Swwc Alc - Pipestone is part of Region 6 And 8-Sw/Wc Service Coop School District.
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