The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
6 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(21-22)17%
2%
Asian
(21-22)n/a
7%
Hispanic
(21-22)17%
10%
Black
(21-22)17%
12%
White
(21-22)33%
63%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)16%
6%
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
100%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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 62% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
How many students attend Westside Alternative Program?
6 students attend Westside Alternative Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Westside Alternative Program students are White, 17% of students are American Indian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, and 16% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Westside Alternative Program offer ?
Westside Alternative Program offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Westside Alternative Program part of?
Westside Alternative Program is part of Meeker And Wright Special Education School District.
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