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ALC SENIOR HIGH

7300 BOONE AVE N, BROOKLYN PARK, MN 55428OSSEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
164
Students
Total enrolled
17%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 80% vs nat'l
$18,446
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 29% vs nat'l
8.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 43% vs nat'l
47/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 164 students in grades 09–12 in BROOKLYN PARK, Minnesota.
29% above average funding
District spends $18,446 per pupil, 29% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 47th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

ALC SENIOR HIGH is a small high in BROOKLYN PARK, Minnesota, serving grades 09–12 with 164 students. The district invests $18,446 per student — 29% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 71% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. The 17% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at ALC SENIOR HIGH

164
Total Students
8.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
71%
Free Lunch
19
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution86 male · 78 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility71%
National avg 52% · 116 students
Student Composition
9%
20%
18%
43%
8%
Asian9%
White20%
Hispanic / Latino18%
Black43%
Multiracial8%
Native American2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 272520004529

Academic Outcomes at ALC SENIOR HIGH

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
15-19
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
17%
State avg
81%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
47
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 47th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 69th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 55428

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,446Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$18,446
State avg
$26,183
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,116
Student Support$3,505
Administration$2,214
Operations$2,767
Other$1,845
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $18,446 spent per student, an estimated $8,172 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
59%
31%
State government
59.3%
Local (property tax)
30.9%
Federal programs
9.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $18,446/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 17% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
FERNBROOK ELEMENTARYBASSWOOD ELEMENTARYRUSH CREEK ELEMENTARYEDINBROOK ELEMENTARY
+14 more
↓
Middle
Maple Grove Middle SchoolOsseo Middle SchoolBrooklyn Middle STEAM SchoolNorth View Middle School
+1 more
↓
High School
MAPLE GROVE SENIOR HIGHOSSEO SENIOR HIGHPARK CENTER IB WORLD SCHOOL279Online Learning Program 9-12
+2 more
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyHennepin County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictOSSEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (763)391-8890
NCES ID: 272520004529
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in BROOKLYN PARK seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in OSSEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
High
MAPLE GROVE SENIOR HIGH
2,324 students · 09–12
● 51 opp21% FRL
High
OSSEO SENIOR HIGH
2,280 students · 09–12
● 51 opp55% FRL
High
PARK CENTER IB WORLD SCHOOL
1,908 students · 09–12
70% FRL
Mid
Maple Grove Middle School
1,598 students · 06–08
● 51 opp30% FRL
Mid
Osseo Middle School
1,155 students · 06–08
● 51 opp41% FRL
Mid
Brooklyn Middle STEAM School
978 students · 06–08
70% FRL
Elem
FERNBROOK ELEMENTARY
889 students · PK–05
● 51 opp20% FRL
Elem
BASSWOOD ELEMENTARY
865 students · PK–05
18% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
7300 BOONE AVE N, BROOKLYN PARK, MN 55428
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.