Alternative Learning Cooperative serves 20 students in grades 10-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alternative Learning Cooperative ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Alternative Learning Cooperative's student population of 20 students has grown by 900% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
20 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Alternative Learning Cooperative is 0.66, which is more 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
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
25%
11%
Black
15%
12%
White
50%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
33%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Alternative Learning Cooperative?
20 students attend Alternative Learning Cooperative.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Alternative Learning Cooperative students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alternative Learning Cooperative?
Alternative Learning Cooperative has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alternative Learning Cooperative offer ?
Alternative Learning Cooperative offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Alternative Learning Cooperative part of?
Alternative Learning Cooperative is part of Le Sueur-Henderson School District.
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