Alc School Within A School serves 286 students in grades 6-12.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alc School Within A School's student population of 286 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
286 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Alc School Within A School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
6%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
5%
12%
White
70%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Alc School Within A School?
286 students attend Alc School Within A School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Alc School Within A School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Alc School Within A School offer ?
Alc School Within A School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Alc School Within A School part of?
Alc School Within A School is part of Duluth Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Alc School Within A School located?
Alc School Within A School is located in the Downtown Waterfront neighborhood of Duluth, MN. There are 5 other public schools located in Downtown Waterfront.
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