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#1437 of 1,992 schools in MN
Alc Gateway to College
High School · Saint Paul Public Schools · Saint Paul, MN
A Saint Paul Public Schools high school serving grades 8th – 12th.
235 MARSHALL AVE OFFICE #3105, Saint Paul, MN 55102
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- 42.0% 4-year graduation
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Alc Gateway to College score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2015–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Alc Gateway to College sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 65Bikeable
- County Safety: Low197/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,143
Median home value
$280,400
Median rent
$1,295/mo
College educated
55.1%
Homeownership
46%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55102; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ's Household of Faith SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 127 | Compare → |
| Home/hospital InstructionEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| United Hospital Adolescent ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 0.4 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| St. Paul City High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 150 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Saint Paul Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 102
- Rank in district
- #37 of 68
- District spending per student
- $21,634NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alc Gateway to College is listed in Saint Paul Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alc Gateway to College
Alc Gateway to College is a public high school in Saint Paul, MN, part of Saint Paul Public Schools, serving approximately 143 students in grades 8th-12th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,437 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alc Gateway to College
What grades does Alc Gateway to College serve?
Alc Gateway to College serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Alc Gateway to College?
Alc Gateway to College has an enrollment of approximately 143 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alc Gateway to College?
The student-teacher ratio at Alc Gateway to College is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alc Gateway to College rank in MN?
Alc Gateway to College ranks #1,437 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Alc Gateway to College's MySchoolScout rating?
Alc Gateway to College has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alc Gateway to College?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alc Gateway to College has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Alc Gateway to College a charter school?
No, Alc Gateway to College is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alc Gateway to College a Title I school?
No, Alc Gateway to College is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alc Gateway to College?
79.0% of students at Alc Gateway to College qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 143
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Ramsey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 95.8%
- Phone
- (651) 403-4452
- 4-Year Graduation
- 42.0%
- Area population (ZIP 55102)
- 19,565
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55102; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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