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ALC Independent Study

15870 FISH POINT RD SE, PRIOR LAKE, MN 55372PRIOR LAKE-SAVAGE AREA SCHOOLS →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
11
Students
Total enrolled
$14,067
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 11 students in grades 09–12 in PRIOR LAKE, Minnesota.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,067 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
27% on free or reduced lunch
This indicates a mixed economic student body (national avg 52%). Eligibility is an indicator of household income.
About This School

ALC Independent Study is a small high in PRIOR LAKE, Minnesota, serving grades 09–12 with 11 students. The district invests $14,067 per student — close to the national average of $14,347. About 27% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at ALC Independent Study

11
Total Students
—
Student:Teacher
27%
Free Lunch
0
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 Distribution5 male · 6 female
45%
55%
Male 45%Female 55%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility27%
National avg 52% · 3 students
Student Composition
73%
18%
9%
White73%
Hispanic / Latino18%
Black9%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 273006005462

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,067Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,067
State avg
$26,183
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,189
Student Support$2,673
Administration$1,688
Operations$2,110
Other$1,407
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,067 spent per student, an estimated $6,232 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
62%
32%
State government
62.3%
Local (property tax)
31.6%
Federal programs
6.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
REDTAIL RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLHamilton Ridge Elementary SchoolGlendale ElementaryWestWood Elementary
+3 more
↓
Middle
Prior Lake-Savage Middle School
↓
High School
PRIOR LAKE HIGH SCHOOLPRIOR LAKE-SAVAGE AREA ALC
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyScott County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictPRIOR LAKE-SAVAGE AREA SCHOOLS →
Phone: (952)226-0840
NCES ID: 273006005462
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in PRIOR LAKE seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in PRIOR LAKE-SAVAGE AREA SCHOOLS
High
PRIOR LAKE HIGH SCHOOL
2,857 students · 09–12
● 47 opp18% FRL
Mid
Prior Lake-Savage Middle School
1,987 students · 06–08
20% FRL
Elem
REDTAIL RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
597 students · KG–05
● 47 opp14% FRL
Elem
Hamilton Ridge Elementary School
586 students · KG–05
● 47 opp20% FRL
Elem
Glendale Elementary
546 students · KG–05
● 47 opp28% FRL
Elem
WestWood Elementary
519 students · KG–05
25% FRL
Elem
JEFFERS POND ELEMENTARY
506 students · KG–05
11% FRL
Elem
Five Hawks Elementary
471 students · KG–05
26% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
15870 FISH POINT RD SE, PRIOR LAKE, MN 55372
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.