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#726 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 36% in state
Smec Alc
High School · Southern Mn Education Consortium · Austin, MN
A Southern Mn Education Consortium high school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
21697 STATE HIGHWAY 56, Austin, MN 55912
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- 49.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Smec Alc score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 25 points since 2019, reaching 50% in 2022, across a 5-year record (2018–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Smec 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,804/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Austin), 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
$68,205
Median home value
$161,800
Median rent
$864/mo
College educated
23.7%
Homeownership
72.2%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55912; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ResetEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 0.0 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| New Dominion AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| New Dominion SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.6 | 2–11 | 3.1 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| Cards ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | Not available | 12 | 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.
Southern Mn Education Consortium
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $45,185NCES 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.
Smec Alc is listed in SOUTHERN MN EDUCATION CONSORTIUM; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Smec Alc
Smec Alc is a public high school in Austin, MN, part of Southern Mn Education Consortium, serving approximately 73 students in grades 5th-12th with a 36.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #726 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Smec Alc
What grades does Smec Alc serve?
Smec Alc serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend Smec Alc?
Smec Alc has an enrollment of approximately 73 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smec Alc?
The student-teacher ratio at Smec Alc is 36.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Smec Alc rank in MN?
Smec Alc ranks #726 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Smec Alc's MySchoolScout rating?
Smec Alc has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Smec Alc?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Smec Alc has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Smec Alc a charter school?
No, Smec Alc is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Smec Alc a Title I school?
No, Smec Alc is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Smec Alc?
78.1% of students at Smec 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
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 73
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 36.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Mower County
- Phone
- (507) 438-5397
- 4-Year Graduation
- 49.5%
- Area population (ZIP 55912)
- 29,438
- Area average commute
- 18 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
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 55912; 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, 2018-2022, multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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