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#731 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 37% in state
Swmetro Alc
High School · Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 · Shakopee, MN
A Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 high school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4601 DEAN LAKES BLVD, Shakopee, MN 55379
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 54.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Swmetro Alc score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 18% across the 7-year record (2016–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* 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
42.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Swmetro Alc sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 70Very Walkable
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,275/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Shakopee), 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
$109,824
Median home value
$366,300
Median rent
$1,540/mo
College educated
39.6%
Homeownership
76.5%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55379; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swmetro Independent StudyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Swmetro CcjEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.2 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| Southwest Christian High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 458 | Compare → |
| Swmetro Prairie CareEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 9 | 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.
Southwest Metro Intermediate 288
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $55,872NCES 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.
Swmetro Alc is listed in Southwest Metro Intermediate 288; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Swmetro Alc
Swmetro Alc is a public high school in Shakopee, MN, part of Southwest Metro Intermediate 288, serving approximately 90 students in grades 9th-12th with a 4.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #731 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Swmetro Alc
What grades does Swmetro Alc serve?
Swmetro Alc serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Swmetro Alc?
Swmetro Alc has an enrollment of approximately 90 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swmetro Alc?
The student-teacher ratio at Swmetro Alc is 4.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Swmetro Alc rank in MN?
Swmetro Alc ranks #731 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Swmetro Alc's MySchoolScout rating?
Swmetro 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 Swmetro Alc?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Swmetro Alc has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Swmetro Alc a charter school?
No, Swmetro Alc is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Swmetro Alc a Title I school?
No, Swmetro Alc is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Swmetro Alc?
42.2% of students at Swmetro 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
- 90
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Carver County
- Phone
- (952) 567-8100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 54.5%
- Area population (ZIP 55379)
- 49,084
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
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 · 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 55379; 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, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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