Serving 83 students in grades 9-12, Wright Technical Center 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 ≤20% (which is lower 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 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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: 83 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 20-29% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wright Technical Center Alc's student population of 83 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
83 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Wright Technical Center Alc ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wright Technical Center Alc is 0.43, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1232 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
13%
12%
Black
7%
12%
White
74%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-29%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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
What is Wright Technical Center Alc's ranking?
Wright Technical Center Alc is ranked #1232 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wright Technical Center Alc?
The graduation rate of Wright Technical Center Alc is 20-29%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Wright Technical Center Alc?
83 students attend Wright Technical Center Alc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Wright Technical Center Alc students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wright Technical Center Alc?
Wright Technical Center Alc has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wright Technical Center Alc offer ?
Wright Technical Center Alc offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wright Technical Center Alc part of?
Wright Technical Center Alc is part of Wright Technical Center School District.
School Reviews
5 11/7/2013
what can I say about this school except that I really enjoyed going to school and I loved the teachers! Best teachers you could ever have! Thanks for dealing with me :) love and miss all the teachers! Krista L
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