The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
15 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(21-22)n/a
2%
Asian
(21-22)n/a
7%
Hispanic
(21-22)33%
10%
Black
(21-22)14%
12%
White
(21-22)40%
63%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)13%
6%
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
20%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
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 West Heights Extended Day?
15 students attend West Heights Extended Day.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of West Heights Extended Day students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, and 13% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does West Heights Extended Day offer ?
West Heights Extended Day offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West Heights Extended Day part of?
West Heights Extended Day is part of Intermediate School District 917.
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