Serving 58 students in grades 9-12, Alc Creative Arts School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 59%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
58 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)40-59%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
16%
12%
Black
19%
12%
White
50%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)60-79%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alc Creative Arts School?
The graduation rate of Alc Creative Arts School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Alc Creative Arts School?
58 students attend Alc Creative Arts School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Alc Creative Arts School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alc Creative Arts School?
Alc Creative Arts School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Alc Creative Arts School offer ?
Alc Creative Arts School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Alc Creative Arts School part of?
Alc Creative Arts School is part of St. Paul Public School District.
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