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River Valley Academy Alc

High School · Hiawatha Valley Education District · Winona, MN

A Hiawatha Valley Education District high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1410 BUNDY BLVD, Winona, MN 55987

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2014)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change+0.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics3.5Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.5% (2014 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile16th
College Readiness8.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio48:1
District spending per student$86,442

Students at River Valley Academy Alc score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2014 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2014 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 25% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 11 years
2009
Math
25%
2010
Math
25%
2011
Math
25%
2012
Math
25%
2013
ELA
25%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
25%
2017
Math
25%
2020*
Math
25%
2021*
Math
25%
2022
Math
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2013-2014)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 12 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

58.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where River Valley Academy Alc 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 37Car-Dependent
  • Bike 61Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,484/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Winona), 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

$62,171

Median home value

$211,400

Median rent

$856/mo

College educated

34.6%

Homeownership

62.8%

Poverty rate

16.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55987; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Riverway SecondaryCharter · enrollment unverified5.87–120.2 mi68Compare →
Anchor AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated7–110.4 mi6Compare →
Hope Lutheran High SchoolPrivate · tuition7.4private9–121.7 mi45Compare →
Winona Senior HighEnrollment path unverified5.89–122.7 mi859Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Hiawatha Valley Education District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$86,442NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

River Valley Academy Alc is listed in Hiawatha Valley Education District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About River Valley Academy Alc

River Valley Academy Alc is a public high school in Winona, MN, part of Hiawatha Valley Education District, serving approximately 48 students in grades 7th-12th with a 48:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,073 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2014).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about River Valley Academy Alc

What grades does River Valley Academy Alc serve?

River Valley Academy Alc serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend River Valley Academy Alc?

River Valley Academy Alc has an enrollment of approximately 48 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at River Valley Academy Alc?

The student-teacher ratio at River Valley Academy Alc is 48:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does River Valley Academy Alc rank in MN?

River Valley Academy Alc ranks #1,073 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is River Valley Academy Alc's MySchoolScout rating?

River Valley Academy Alc has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 River Valley Academy Alc?

Based on loaded state assessment records, River Valley Academy Alc has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2014).

Is River Valley Academy Alc a charter school?

No, River Valley Academy Alc is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is River Valley Academy Alc a Title I school?

No, River Valley Academy Alc is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for River Valley Academy Alc?

58.3% of students at River Valley Academy 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
48
Student-Teacher Ratio
48:1
Teachers (FTE)
1
Type
alternative
Setting
Distant Town
County
Winona County
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 55987)
33,911
Area average commute
15 min
Area median age
34.9
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.
  • 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 · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2014 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 55987; 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2013-2014; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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