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HIGHVIEW ALC

2400 SANDBURG LN, GOLDEN VALLEY, MN 55427ROBBINSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
183
Students
Total enrolled
32%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 63% vs nat'l
$19,907
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 39% vs nat'l
20.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 30% vs nat'l
48/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 183 students in grades 09–12 in GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota.
39% above average funding
District spends $19,907 per pupil, 39% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 48th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

HIGHVIEW ALC is a small high in GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, serving grades 09–12 with 183 students. The district invests $19,907 per student — 39% above the national average of $14,347, with a 20.0:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 77% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. The 32% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at HIGHVIEW ALC

183
Total Students
20.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
77%
Free Lunch
9
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 Distribution100 male · 83 female
55%
45%
Male 55%Female 45%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility77%
National avg 52% · 141 students
Student Composition
19%
19%
47%
11%
Asian2%
White19%
Hispanic / Latino19%
Black47%
Multiracial11%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 273178004613

Academic Outcomes at HIGHVIEW ALC

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
30-34
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
32%
State avg
81%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
48
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 48th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 71th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 55427

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,907Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$19,907
State avg
$26,183
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,759
Student Support$3,782
Administration$2,389
Operations$2,986
Other$1,991
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $19,907 spent per student, an estimated $8,819 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
55%
33%
State government
55.0%
Local (property tax)
33.0%
Federal programs
12.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $19,907/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 32% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
  • 77% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Robbinsdale Spanish Immersion El.MEADOW LAKE ELEMENTARYNORTHPORT ELEMENTARYFOREST ELEMENTARY
+9 more
↓
Middle
PLYMOUTH MIDDLEROBBINSDALE MIDDLESandburg Middle SchoolThe FAIR School - Crystal
↓
High School
ROBBINSDALE ARMSTRONG SENIOR HIGHROBBINSDALE COOPER SENIOR HIGHRobbinsdale Virtual AcademyROBBINSDALE TRANSITION CENTER
+5 more
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyHennepin County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictROBBINSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (763)504-8700
NCES ID: 273178004613
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in GOLDEN VALLEY 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 ROBBINSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
High
ROBBINSDALE ARMSTRONG SENIOR HIGH
1,832 students · 09–12
● 48 opp45% FRL
High
ROBBINSDALE COOPER SENIOR HIGH
1,630 students · 09–12
● 47 opp75% FRL
Mid
PLYMOUTH MIDDLE
836 students · 06–08
● 48 opp50% FRL
Elem
Robbinsdale Spanish Immersion El.
700 students · KG–05
● 48 opp34% FRL
Mid
ROBBINSDALE MIDDLE
632 students · 06–08
● 45 opp77% FRL
Elem
MEADOW LAKE ELEMENTARY
513 students · PK–05
● 47 opp87% FRL
Elem
NORTHPORT ELEMENTARY
483 students · PK–05
● 47 opp86% FRL
Elem
FOREST ELEMENTARY
453 students · PK–05
● 48 opp73% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2400 SANDBURG LN, GOLDEN VALLEY, MN 55427
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.