Serving 90 students in grades 9-12, Swmetro 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 4:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 90 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (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
Top Rankings
Swmetro Alc ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Swmetro Alc's student population of 90 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
90 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Swmetro 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 Swmetro Alc is 0.59, which is equal to 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
4:1
13:1
American Indian
5%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
29%
12%
Black
7%
12%
White
57%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Swmetro Alc's ranking?
Swmetro 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 Swmetro Alc?
The graduation rate of Swmetro Alc is 50-59%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Swmetro Alc?
90 students attend Swmetro Alc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Swmetro Alc students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swmetro Alc?
Swmetro Alc has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Swmetro Alc offer ?
Swmetro Alc offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Swmetro Alc part of?
Swmetro Alc is part of Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 School District.
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