Alternative Learning Cooperative serves 16 students in grades 10-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alternative Learning Cooperative ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Alternative Learning Cooperative's student population of 16 students has grown by 700% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
16 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Alternative Learning Cooperative is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
19%
12%
Black
12%
12%
White
50%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
19%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
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 Alternative Learning Cooperative?
16 students attend Alternative Learning Cooperative.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Alternative Learning Cooperative students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Two or more races, and 12% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alternative Learning Cooperative?
Alternative Learning Cooperative has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Alternative Learning Cooperative offer ?
Alternative Learning Cooperative offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alternative Learning Cooperative part of?
Alternative Learning Cooperative is part of Le Sueur-Henderson School District.
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