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#970 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 49% in state
Runestone Alternative School
High School · Runestone Area Education District · Alexandria, MN
A Runestone Area Education District high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
700 NORTHSIDE DR NE, Alexandria, MN 56308
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 24.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Runestone Alternative School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Runestone Alternative 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 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,810/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Alexandria), 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
$76,831
Median home value
$307,600
Median rent
$921/mo
College educated
33.2%
Homeownership
72.6%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56308; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Testament Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| Kalon Prep AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 135 | Compare → |
| Alexandria Area High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 3.4 mi | 1,310 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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.
Runestone Area Education District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $46,766NCES 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.
Runestone Alternative School is listed in Runestone Area Education District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Runestone Alternative School
Runestone Alternative School is a public high school in Alexandria, MN, part of Runestone Area Education District, serving approximately 49 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #970 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Runestone Alternative School
What grades does Runestone Alternative School serve?
Runestone Alternative School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Runestone Alternative School?
Runestone Alternative School has an enrollment of approximately 49 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Runestone Alternative School?
The student-teacher ratio at Runestone Alternative School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Runestone Alternative School rank in MN?
Runestone Alternative School ranks #970 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Runestone Alternative School's MySchoolScout rating?
Runestone Alternative School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Runestone Alternative School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Runestone Alternative School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Runestone Alternative School a charter school?
No, Runestone Alternative School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Runestone Alternative School a Title I school?
No, Runestone Alternative School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Runestone Alternative School?
71.4% of students at Runestone Alternative 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 49
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Douglas County
- Phone
- (320) 763-5559
- 4-Year Graduation
- 24.5%
- Area population (ZIP 56308)
- 26,695
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
Official sources & links
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 · 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 56308; 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; directory SY 2023–24
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