Serving 100 students in grades 7-12, Mounds View Alc 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mounds View Alc ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Mounds View Alc's student population of 100 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
100 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 6, 2026
School Motto
Go Mustangs!
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mounds View Alc is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
23%
12%
Black
19%
12%
White
46%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mounds View Alc?
The graduation rate of Mounds View Alc is 60-64%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mounds View Alc?
100 students attend Mounds View Alc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Mounds View Alc students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mounds View Alc?
Mounds View Alc has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mounds View Alc offer ?
Mounds View Alc offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mounds View Alc part of?
Mounds View Alc is part of Mounds View Public School District.
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