Serving 45 students in grades 5-12, Smec Alc ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 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 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 45:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 45:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Smec Alc ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Smec Alc's student population of 45 students has grown by 114% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
45 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Smec Alc ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Smec Alc is 0.40, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#650 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
45:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
15%
11%
Black
7%
12%
White
76%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Smec Alc's ranking?
Smec Alc is ranked #650 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
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 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Smec Alc?
The graduation rate of Smec Alc is 80%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Smec Alc?
45 students attend Smec Alc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Smec Alc students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Smec Alc?
Smec Alc has a student ration of 45:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Smec Alc offer ?
Smec Alc offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Smec Alc part of?
Smec Alc is part of Southern Mn Education Consortium School District.
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