Southwest Alc (Closed 2004)

Southwest Alc serves 37 students in grades 6-12. 
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
37 students
Total Classroom Teachers (02-03)
5 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
84%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.28
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Southwest Alc?
37 students attend Southwest Alc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Southwest Alc students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Asian.
What grades does Southwest Alc offer ?
Southwest Alc offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Southwest Alc part of?
Southwest Alc is part of Jackson County Central School District.

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