Needs Improvement
#1899 of 1,992 schools in MN
Alc Independent Study
High School · Duluth Public School District · Duluth, MN
A Duluth Public School District high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
11 E SUPERIOR ST STE 450, Duluth, MN 55802
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 25 schools in Duluth.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Alc Independent Study sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 88Very Walkable
- Transit 54Good Transit
- Bike 71Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,199/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Duluth), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$40,850
Median home value
$479,700
Median rent
$596/mo
College educated
45%
Homeownership
34.3%
Poverty rate
30%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55802; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Excellence OnlineEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–12 | 0.0 mi | 73 | Compare → |
| Alc School Within a SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 6–12 | 0.0 mi | 271 | Compare → |
| Duluth Area Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–12 | 0.0 mi | 84 | Compare → |
| Harbor City International CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 205 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Duluth Public School District
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #21 of 22
- District spending per student
- $16,081NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alc Independent Study is listed in DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alc Independent Study
Alc Independent Study is a public high school in Duluth, MN, part of Duluth Public School District, serving approximately 212 students in grades 9th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,899 of 1,992 schools in MN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alc Independent Study
What grades does Alc Independent Study serve?
Alc Independent Study serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Alc Independent Study?
Alc Independent Study has an enrollment of approximately 212 students.
How does Alc Independent Study rank in MN?
Alc Independent Study ranks #1,899 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Alc Independent Study's MySchoolScout rating?
Alc Independent Study has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Alc Independent Study a charter school?
No, Alc Independent Study is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alc Independent Study a Title I school?
No, Alc Independent Study is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alc Independent Study?
39.2% of students at Alc Independent Study 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 212
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 86.8%
- Phone
- (218) 336-8756
- Area population (ZIP 55802)
- 2,560
- Area median age
- 54.9
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 55802; 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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