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#1057 of 1,992 schools in MN
Highview Alc
High School · Robbinsdale Public School District · Golden Valley, MN
A Robbinsdale Public School District high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
2400 SANDBURG LN, Golden Valley, MN 55427
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2019)
- 47.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Highview Alc score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022, across a 11-year record (2012–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2014-2019)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Highview Alc sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,053/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Golden Valley), 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
$92,013
Median home value
$341,700
Median rent
$1,443/mo
College educated
48.9%
Homeownership
67.2%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55427; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbinsdale Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 6–12 | 0.0 mi | 186 | Compare → |
| Perpich Center for Arts EducationEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 11–12 | 1.5 mi | 144 | Compare → |
| Breck SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 1,136 | Compare → |
| Virtualedu SecondaryEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 2.0 mi | 117 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Robbinsdale Public School District
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #6 of 21
- District spending per student
- $17,779NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Highview Alc is listed in ROBBINSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Highview Alc
Highview Alc is a public high school in Golden Valley, MN, part of Robbinsdale Public School District, serving approximately 224 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,057 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Highview Alc
What grades does Highview Alc serve?
Highview Alc serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Highview Alc?
Highview Alc has an enrollment of approximately 224 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highview Alc?
The student-teacher ratio at Highview Alc is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Highview Alc rank in MN?
Highview Alc ranks #1,057 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Highview Alc's MySchoolScout rating?
Highview Alc has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Highview Alc?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Highview Alc has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2019).
Is Highview Alc a charter school?
No, Highview Alc is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Highview Alc a Title I school?
No, Highview Alc is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Highview Alc?
74.6% of students at Highview Alc 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
- 224
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hennepin County
- Phone
- (763) 504-8700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 47.0%
- Area population (ZIP 55427)
- 24,667
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 55427; 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, 2012-2022, multi-year average, 2014-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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