Serving 92 students in grades 9-12, West Heights Alc 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 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 59%).
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% 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: 92 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Heights Alc ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
West Heights Alc's student population of 92 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
92 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of West Heights Alc 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
42%
10%
Black
19%
12%
White
34%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-54%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Heights Alc?
The graduation rate of West Heights Alc is 50-54%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend West Heights Alc?
92 students attend West Heights Alc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of West Heights Alc students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Heights Alc?
West Heights Alc has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Heights Alc offer ?
West Heights Alc offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West Heights Alc part of?
West Heights Alc is part of Intermediate School District 917.
School Reviews
5 6/20/2012
Student graduate- This is a good school I had graduated from this school, after I attended Inver Hills community college. They DO pursue higher education for students who are trying to do things in life. They have offered me higher class replacements and the school offers college classes at DCTC. Students who do actual little work are the ones that are lazy or wanted to never be in school in the first place. Students actually get more one on one time with the Instuctor. Also, the school goes on field trips time to time to get more hands on learning about what history they''re learning about. The school is connected with Henry Sibley High School to do sports and other curriculum activites.
2 5/1/2012
It is pretty much a movie marathon. Students do little actual work to reflect what students at their grade level should be doing. A poor choice for any student who has aspirations beyond graduating.
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