Serving 114 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 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- 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 114 students has grown by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
114 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Go Mustangs!
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mounds View Alc is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. 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
19:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
20%
12%
Black
25%
12%
White
39%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
34%
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?
≤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?
114 students attend Mounds View Alc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Mounds View Alc students are White, 25% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% 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 19:1, which is higher than 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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