Serving 63 students in grades 10-12, Tower View Alternative High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 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 59%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian and 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: 10-12
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tower View Alternative High School's student population of 63 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
63 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tower View Alternative High School is 0.53, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
10%
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
5%
12%
White
67%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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 59% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tower View Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Tower View Alternative High School is 60-69%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Tower View Alternative High School?
63 students attend Tower View Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Tower View Alternative High School students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tower View Alternative High School?
Tower View Alternative High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tower View Alternative High School offer ?
Tower View Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Tower View Alternative High School part of?
Tower View Alternative High School is part of Goodhue County Education School District.
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