Swwc Alc - Pipestone serves 34 students in grades 9-12.
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 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50% in MN)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Swwc Alc - Pipestone ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Swwc Alc - Pipestone's student population of 34 students has grown by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
34 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Swwc Alc - Pipestone is 0.45, 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.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
23%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
71%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 Swwc Alc - Pipestone?
34 students attend Swwc Alc - Pipestone.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Swwc Alc - Pipestone students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swwc Alc - Pipestone?
Swwc Alc - Pipestone has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Swwc Alc - Pipestone offer ?
Swwc Alc - Pipestone offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Swwc Alc - Pipestone part of?
Swwc Alc - Pipestone is part of Region 6 And 8-Sw/Wc Service Coop School District.
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