Enrollment
6
High
DISTRICT 27 · STATE 371
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SOUTHERN MN EDUCATION CONSORTIUM·NCES 270032712734
Next Step West (Alden)
155 S BROADWAY, ALDEN, MN 56009 · (507) 857-1160 · Freeborn County
GRADES 08–12HIGH42-RURALSPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL6 STUDENTS
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Not graded
Schools serving specialized populations are not graded, because state test results are not a fair comparison for them. How grades work
Student : Teacher
6.0:1
1 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 8.0:1 · STATE 16.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 68% · 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 11 | 3 | 50% |
| Grade 12 | 3 | 50% |
Student demographics
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
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 Next Step West (Alden) ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 6 | #712 of 764 |
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 | 6 | 1 | 6.0:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 6 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Next Step West (Alden).
About Next Step West (Alden)
Next Step West (Alden) is a small high school in ALDEN, Minnesota, one of the schools in Southern MN Education Consortium. The school's 6 students are in grades 8 through 12. Enrollment is 98% lower than the average for high schools in Minnesota, which is about 371.
Southern MN Education Consortium serves 181 students across 13 schools.
About 100% of the student body at Next Step West (Alden) is White. County-wide, 84% of Freeborn County residents are White.
At Next Step West (Alden), 1 full-time-equivalent teachers work with students, a ratio of about 6.0:1. That is lower than the 16.3:1 average for high schools in Minnesota.
Census Bureau estimates for Freeborn County show that the median household income is $71,023, 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 6% of people live in poverty. Next Step West (Alden) is one of 19 public schools in the county.
Nearby, Enrich Alden is about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 more public schools inside five miles.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Rural: Distant, meaning it is in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
Discussions about Next Step West (Alden) may include school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Freeborn County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
30,623
Census ACS
Median income
$71,023
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
19
4,061 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Southern MN Education Consortium
- SMEC ALCHigh · 70 students
- Enrich AldenCombined · 17 students
- CARDS ProgramCombined · 16 students
- Success EastCombined · 16 students
- RESETCombined · 11 students
- Enrich KingslandCombined · 10 students
Other schools in ALDEN
- ALDEN-CONGER ELEMENTARYElementary · 229 students
- ALDEN-CONGER SECONDARYHigh · 215 students
- Enrich AldenCombined · 17 students
- First Step AldenElementary · 3 students
Nearby schools
- Enrich Alden0.2 mi · 17
- ALDEN-CONGER SECONDARY0.2 mi · 215
- ALDEN-CONGER ELEMENTARY0.2 mi · 229
- First Step Alden0.2 mi · 3
- UNITED SOUTH CENTRAL ELEMENTARY9.1 mi · 420
- UNITED SOUTH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL9.1 mi · 343
Frequently asked questions
About Next Step West (Alden)What is the total enrollment at Next Step West (Alden)?
Next Step West (Alden) enrolls approximately 6 students in grades 08-12.
What age range does Next Step West (Alden) serve?
Next Step West (Alden) serves students from grade 08 through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Next Step West (Alden)?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Next Step West (Alden) is approximately 6.0:1 (1 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Next Step West (Alden)?
At Next Step West (Alden), the student body is approximately 100% White.
What district is Next Step West (Alden) in?
Next Step West (Alden) is part of Southern MN Education Consortium.
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