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#1124 of 1,992 schools in MN
West Education Center Alternative
High School · Intermediate School District 287 · Minnetonka, MN
An Intermediate School District 287 high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
11140 BREN RD W, Minnetonka, MN 55343
- Math 25% proficient (2017)
- Reading 25% proficient (2015)
- 15.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at West Education Center Alternative score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2017 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 5-year record (2013–2017).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2013-2017) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2014-2015)
Based on 6 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Education Center Alternative sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,760/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Minnetonka), 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
$82,415
Median home value
$350,700
Median rent
$1,427/mo
College educated
51.7%
Homeownership
46.6%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55343; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Ridge Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | 6–12 | 0.1 mi | 714 | Compare → |
| Lionsgate Academy - MinnetonkaCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | 7–12 | 0.7 mi | 149 | Compare → |
| The International School of Minnesota LlcPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 118 | Compare → |
| North Education Center AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 7–12 | Not available | 44 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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.
Intermediate School District 287
- Schools in district
- 50
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $100,174NCES 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.
West Education Center Alternative is listed in Intermediate School District 287; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Education Center Alternative
West Education Center Alternative is a public high school in Minnetonka, MN, part of Intermediate School District 287, serving approximately 92 students in grades 7th-12th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,124 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2017) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2015).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Education Center Alternative
What grades does West Education Center Alternative serve?
West Education Center Alternative serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend West Education Center Alternative?
West Education Center Alternative has an enrollment of approximately 92 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Education Center Alternative?
The student-teacher ratio at West Education Center Alternative is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Education Center Alternative rank in MN?
West Education Center Alternative ranks #1,124 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is West Education Center Alternative's MySchoolScout rating?
West Education Center Alternative has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 West Education Center Alternative?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Education Center Alternative has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2017) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2015).
Is West Education Center Alternative a charter school?
No, West Education Center Alternative is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Education Center Alternative a Title I school?
No, West Education Center Alternative is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Education Center Alternative?
68.5% of students at West Education Center Alternative 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
- 92
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Hennepin County
- Phone
- (952) 374-5786
- 4-Year Graduation
- 15.0%
- Area population (ZIP 55343)
- 26,482
- Area average commute
- 19 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 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 · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 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 55343; 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, 2013-2017, multi-year average, 2014-2015; directory SY 2023–24
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