Serving 95 students in grades 5-12, Moorhead 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 95 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Moorhead Alc ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Moorhead Alc's student population of 95 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
95 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Moorhead Alc ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Moorhead Alc is 0.75, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1526 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
12%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
23%
10%
Black
11%
12%
White
40%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-54%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Moorhead Alc's ranking?
Moorhead Alc is ranked #1526 out of 1,734 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 ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Moorhead Alc?
The graduation rate of Moorhead Alc is 50-54%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Moorhead Alc?
95 students attend Moorhead Alc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Moorhead Alc students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are American Indian, and 11% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Moorhead Alc?
Moorhead Alc has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Moorhead Alc offer ?
Moorhead Alc offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Moorhead Alc part of?
Moorhead Alc is part of Moorhead Area Public Schools School District.
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