Excellent
#183 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 9% in state
Tower View Alternative High School
High School · Goodhue County Education District · Red Wing, MN
A Goodhue County Education District high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
395 GUERNSEY LN, Red Wing, MN 55066
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2019)
- 54.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Tower View Alternative High School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 10-year record (2013–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2013-2019)
* 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
48.3%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Tower View Alternative High 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 63Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,366/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Red Wing), 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
$70,529
Median home value
$237,800
Median rent
$958/mo
College educated
27.2%
Homeownership
73%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55066; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in Goodhue County Education District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5riversonline SecondaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | 7–12 | Not available | 182 | Compare → |
| Pathways Program Grades 8-12Enrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 8–12 | Not available | 31 | Compare → |
| Reach ProgramsEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–12 | Not available | 56 | 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.
Goodhue County Education District
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $55,310NCES 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.
Tower View Alternative High School is listed in Goodhue County Education District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tower View Alternative High School
Tower View Alternative High School is a public high school in Red Wing, MN, part of Goodhue County Education District, serving approximately 58 students in grades 10th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #183 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tower View Alternative High School
What grades does Tower View Alternative High School serve?
Tower View Alternative High School serves students in grades 10th through 12th.
How many students attend Tower View Alternative High School?
Tower View Alternative High School has an enrollment of approximately 58 students.
How does Tower View Alternative High School rank in MN?
Tower View Alternative High School ranks #183 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Tower View Alternative High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tower View Alternative High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Tower View Alternative High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tower View Alternative High School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2019).
Is Tower View Alternative High School a charter school?
No, Tower View Alternative High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tower View Alternative High School a Title I school?
No, Tower View Alternative High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tower View Alternative High School?
48.3% of students at Tower View Alternative High 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
- 10th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 58
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Goodhue County
- Phone
- (651) 388-4441
- 4-Year Graduation
- 54.5%
- Area population (ZIP 55066)
- 19,125
- Area average commute
- 20 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 55066; 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, 2013-2022, multi-year average, 2013-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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