Serving 58 students in grades 10-12, Tower View Alternative High School 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%).
Minority enrollment is 29% 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: 10-12
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tower View Alternative High School's student population of 58 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 75% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
58 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tower View Alternative High School is 0.48, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
4%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
10%
12%
Black
3%
12%
White
71%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 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 Tower View Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Tower View Alternative High School is 60-69%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Tower View Alternative High School?
58 students attend Tower View Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Tower View Alternative High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Tower View Alternative High School offer ?
Tower View Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tower View Alternative High School part of?
Tower View Alternative High School is part of Goodhue County Education School District.
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