Serving 91 students in grades 9-12, Wright Technical Center Alc 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 ≤20% (which is lower 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 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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: 91 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 20-29% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wright Technical Center Alc's student population of 91 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
91 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wright Technical Center Alc ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wright Technical Center Alc is 0.51, 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
#1232 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
19%
11%
Black
7%
12%
White
67%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-29%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wright Technical Center Alc's ranking?
Wright Technical Center Alc is ranked #1232 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% 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 Wright Technical Center Alc?
The graduation rate of Wright Technical Center Alc is 20-29%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Wright Technical Center Alc?
91 students attend Wright Technical Center Alc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Wright Technical Center Alc students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wright Technical Center Alc?
Wright Technical Center Alc has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wright Technical Center Alc offer ?
Wright Technical Center Alc offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wright Technical Center Alc part of?
Wright Technical Center Alc is part of Wright Technical Center School District.
School Reviews
5 11/7/2013
what can I say about this school except that I really enjoyed going to school and I loved the teachers! Best teachers you could ever have! Thanks for dealing with me :) love and miss all the teachers! Krista L
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