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#1970 of 1,992 schools in MN
Swwc Alc - Pipestone
High School · Region 6 and 8-sw/wc Service Coop · Pipestone, MN
A Region 6 and 8-sw/wc Service Coop high school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1106 7TH STREET SE, Pipestone, MN 56164
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
- 42:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Swwc Alc - Pipestone score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Swwc Alc - Pipestone 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average385/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,550
Median home value
$133,300
Median rent
$727/mo
College educated
22.5%
Homeownership
78%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56164; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pipestone Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 320 | Compare → |
| Swwc Elc - PipestoneEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Project Search-avera MarshallEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 12 | Not available | 7 | Compare → |
| Swwc Alc - WindomEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | Not available | 53 | 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.
Region 6 and 8-sw/wc Service Coop
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $161,566NCES 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.
Swwc Alc - Pipestone is listed in Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Swwc Alc - Pipestone
Swwc Alc - Pipestone is a public high school in Pipestone, MN, part of Region 6 and 8-sw/wc Service Coop, serving approximately 42 students in grades 9th-12th with a 42:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,970 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Swwc Alc - Pipestone
What grades does Swwc Alc - Pipestone serve?
Swwc Alc - Pipestone serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Swwc Alc - Pipestone?
Swwc Alc - Pipestone has an enrollment of approximately 42 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swwc Alc - Pipestone?
The student-teacher ratio at Swwc Alc - Pipestone is 42:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Swwc Alc - Pipestone rank in MN?
Swwc Alc - Pipestone ranks #1,970 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Swwc Alc - Pipestone's MySchoolScout rating?
Swwc Alc - Pipestone has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 Swwc Alc - Pipestone?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Swwc Alc - Pipestone has 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Swwc Alc - Pipestone a charter school?
No, Swwc Alc - Pipestone is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Swwc Alc - Pipestone a Title I school?
No, Swwc Alc - Pipestone is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Swwc Alc - Pipestone?
40.5% of students at Swwc Alc - Pipestone 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
- 42
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 42:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Pipestone County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.4%
- Phone
- (507) 360-1876
- Area population (ZIP 56164)
- 5,573
- Area average commute
- 14.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- 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.
- 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 56164; 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 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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