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#1442 of 1,992 schools in MN
Wright Technical Center Alc
High School · Wright Technical Center · Buffalo, MN
A high school in Buffalo, MN where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1405 3RD AVE NE, Buffalo, MN 55313
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 15.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Wright Technical Center Alc score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 18% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 24 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wright Technical Center Alc sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average475/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Buffalo), 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
$93,471
Median home value
$321,000
Median rent
$1,150/mo
College educated
30.9%
Homeownership
81.5%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55313; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Wright Technical Center
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $42,258NCES 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.
Wright Technical Center Alc is listed in WRIGHT TECHNICAL CENTER; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wright Technical Center Alc
Wright Technical Center Alc is a public high school in Buffalo, MN, part of Wright Technical Center, serving approximately 83 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,442 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wright Technical Center Alc
What grades does Wright Technical Center Alc serve?
Wright Technical Center Alc serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Wright Technical Center Alc?
Wright Technical Center Alc has an enrollment of approximately 83 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wright Technical Center Alc?
The student-teacher ratio at Wright Technical Center Alc is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wright Technical Center Alc rank in MN?
Wright Technical Center Alc ranks #1,442 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Wright Technical Center Alc's MySchoolScout rating?
Wright Technical Center Alc has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Wright Technical Center Alc?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wright Technical Center Alc has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Wright Technical Center Alc a charter school?
No, Wright Technical Center Alc is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wright Technical Center Alc a Title I school?
No, Wright Technical Center Alc is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wright Technical Center Alc?
63.9% of students at Wright Technical Center 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
- 83
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Wright County
- Phone
- (763) 684-2200
- 4-Year Graduation
- 15.0%
- Area population (ZIP 55313)
- 24,862
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 55313; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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