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#1915 of 1,992 schools in MN

Alc School Within a School

High School · Duluth Public School District · Duluth, MN

A Duluth Public School District high school serving grades 6th – 12th.

Estimated Score

11 E SUPERIOR ST STE 450, Duluth, MN 55802

  • 67.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 25 schools in Duluth.Learn more

Academics

Partial Profile · 3/4 metrics
Student ProgressNot Available

Requires 2+ years of test data

Academics6.8Average29%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.·Area estimate · Based on 25 schools in Duluth
College Readiness3.3Needs Improvement43%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.2Needs Improvement29%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio67.8:1
District spending per student$16,081
Chronic Absenteeism79.3%

How we calculate scores →

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 score

Free/reduced lunch

64.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Alc School Within a School 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.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Academic Excellence OnlineEnrollment path unverified5.06–120.0 mi73Compare →
Alc Independent StudyEnrollment path unverified3.89–120.0 mi212Compare →
Duluth Area Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified6.16–120.0 mi84Compare →
Harbor City International CharterCharter · enrollment unverified8.49–120.4 mi205Compare →

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
#22 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 School Within a School is listed in DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Alc School Within a School

Alc School Within a School is a public high school in Duluth, MN, part of Duluth Public School District, serving approximately 271 students in grades 6th-12th with a 67.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,915 of 1,992 schools in MN.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Alc School Within a School

What grades does Alc School Within a School serve?

Alc School Within a School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Alc School Within a School?

Alc School Within a School has an enrollment of approximately 271 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Alc School Within a School?

The student-teacher ratio at Alc School Within a School is 67.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Alc School Within a School rank in MN?

Alc School Within a School ranks #1,915 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Alc School Within a School's MySchoolScout rating?

Alc School Within a School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Alc School Within a School a charter school?

No, Alc School Within a School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Alc School Within a School a Title I school?

No, Alc School Within a School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alc School Within a School?

64.9% of students at Alc School Within a School 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
271
Student-Teacher Ratio
67.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
alternative
Setting
Small City
County
St. Louis County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
79.3%
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.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24

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