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 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
37 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
11%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
84%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 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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