Enrollment
235
High
DISTRICT 355 · STATE 371
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 271104005459
ALC Independent Study
11 E SUPERIOR ST, DULUTH, MN 55802 · (218) 336-8756 · St. Louis County
GRADES 09–12HIGH13-CITYTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL235 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
40.0:1
6 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 31.0:1 · STATE 16.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
59%
138 students
DISTRICT 54% · STATE 48%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 10 | 10 | 4% |
| Grade 11 | 49 | 21% |
| Grade 12 | 176 | 75% |
Student demographics
53%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 40% · STATE 60% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
MCA 2024-25 . % Meets or Exceeds StandardsMath
8.3%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Source: MCA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where ALC Independent Study ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Minnesota | In St. Louis County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 235 | #306 of 764 | #13 of 29 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 40.0:1 | #332 of 332 | #13 of 13 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 53.3% | #94 of 338 | #3 of 13 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 58.7% | #91 of 444 | #2 of 17 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 235 | 5.9 | 40.0:1 | 59% (138) |
| 2023-24 | 212 | N/A | N/A | 39% (83) |
| 2022-23 | 128 | 3.5 | 36.7:1 | 70% (89) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for ALC Independent Study.
About ALC Independent Study
Families in DULUTH, Minnesota, are served by ALC Independent Study, a small high school. Students in grades 9 through 12 attend the school, which enrolls 235 students. The average among high schools in Minnesota is roughly 371 students; this school is 37% smaller than that.
A total of 31 schools make up DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, with 8,994 students enrolled.
ALC Independent Study's enrollment is 66% White. Next come 12% multiracial, 10% Native American, 8% Hispanic, and 5% Black. That compares with about 90% White among all St. Louis County residents. The chance that two students picked at random at ALC Independent Study belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 53%.
The school's student-to-teacher ratio is about 40.0:1, with 5.9 full-time-equivalent teachers. The average ratio among high schools in Minnesota is 16.3:1, lower than at this school. Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch make up 59% of enrollment. It compares with 40% for public schools in St. Louis County.
County data help place the school in context: in St. Louis County, median household income is about $70,069, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 34%, and roughly 7% of residents are in poverty. ALC Independent Study is among the 100 public schools in St. Louis County.
Academic Excellence Online is the closest public school, less than a tenth of a mile away in a straight line. ALC Independent Study is one of several public schools in the area, with at least 8 others within five miles.
ALC Independent Study is inside a principal city with a population under 100,000, a location NCES labels City: Small.
Questions about science fairs, picture day, and bus routes can be posted here. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
St. Louis County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
200,123
Census ACS
Median income
$70,069
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
100
23,921 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
- East High SchoolHigh · 1,495 students
- ORDEAN EAST MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 1,037 students
- DENFELD HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 951 students
- LINCOLN PARK MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 606 students
- LESTER PARK ELEMENTARYElementary · 510 students
- CONGDON ELEMENTARYElementary · 474 students
Other schools in DULUTH
- East High SchoolHigh · 1,495 students
- ORDEAN EAST MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 1,037 students
- DENFELD HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 951 students
- LINCOLN PARK MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 606 students
- NORTH STAR ACADEMYElementary · 572 students
- Bay View ElementaryElementary · 529 students
Other ALC Independent Study schools
2 other US public schools in 1 state are named ALC Independent Study. ALC Independent Study is the largest of the 3.
- ALC Independent StudyPRIOR LAKE, MN · 34 students
- ALC INDEPENDENT STUDYBROOKLYN PARK, MN · 26 students
Nearby schools
- Academic Excellence Online0.0 mi · 54
- ALC School Within a School0.0 mi · 271
- DULUTH AREA LEARNING CENTER0.0 mi · 35
- HARBOR CITY INTERNATIONAL CHARTER0.4 mi · 194
- MYERS-WILKINS ELEMENTARY1.0 mi · 329
- THE BRIDGE1.2 mi · 25
Frequently asked questions
About ALC Independent StudyWhat is the total enrollment at ALC Independent Study?
ALC Independent Study enrolls approximately 235 students in grades 09-12.
Is ALC Independent Study an elementary, middle, or high school?
ALC Independent Study is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does ALC Independent Study have?
ALC Independent Study employs 6 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 40.0:1.
What is the student diversity at ALC Independent Study?
Student demographics at ALC Independent Study are roughly 66% White, 8% Hispanic, 5% Black, 12% Two or more.
What district is ALC Independent Study in?
ALC Independent Study is part of DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT.
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