W H A Alternative Program High School (Closed 2023)

W H A Alternative Program High School serves 18 students in grades 9-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 50% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
18 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
44%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
6%
12%
White
50%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.56
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend W H A Alternative Program High School?
18 students attend W H A Alternative Program High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of W H A Alternative Program High School students are White, 44% of students are American Indian, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W H A Alternative Program High School?
W H A Alternative Program High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does W H A Alternative Program High School offer ?
W H A Alternative Program High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is W H A Alternative Program High School part of?
W H A Alternative Program High School is part of Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Schl. School District.

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