Enrollment
28
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Chaska, MN
112 Alc Independent Study
Federal NCES profile for 112 Alc Independent Study, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270819004415
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
112 Alc Independent Study earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Chaska · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 28
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, 112 Alc Independent Study ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Chaska, MN.
School address
District: Eastern Carver County Public School · Minnesota
NCES ID 270819004415 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
15.4%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-64% vs state
What stands out at 112 Alc Independent Study
112 Alc Independent Study is a lower-poverty, small high school in Chaska, Minnesota, enrolling 28 students.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.4% free-meal eligibility runs 64% below the Minnesota average.
Enrollment of 28 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 32 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #29, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 58/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Eastern Carver County Public School also operates Chaska High School (1,495 students) and Chanhassen High School (1,385 students) alongside 112 Alc Independent Study.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How 112 Alc Independent Study compares
112 Alc Independent Study on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.4% | ▼ 64% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 28 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
28.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,314
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 60.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
Two or More 10.7%
African American 7.1%
Asian 3.6%
Largest group: White at 60.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, 112 Alc Independent Study is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eastern Carver County Public School, which includes 112 Alc Independent Study.
$13,314
Per student
-13%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.8%
State 54.5%
Federal 7.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How 112 Alc Independent Study Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaska High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Chanhassen High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Carver Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Victoria Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Clover Ridge Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to 112 Alc Independent Study's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,385
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about 112 Alc Independent Study
How many students attend 112 Alc Independent Study?
112 Alc Independent Study has 28 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chaska, MN.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at 112 Alc Independent Study?
15.4% of students at 112 Alc Independent Study are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of 112 Alc Independent Study?
The largest demographic group at 112 Alc Independent Study is White at 60.7% of enrollment, in Chaska, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for 112 Alc Independent Study?
112 Alc Independent Study has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does 112 Alc Independent Study rank among high schools in Chaska?
By Resource Investment Index, 112 Alc Independent Study ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Chaska, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Chaska on the city page.
Is 112 Alc Independent Study a good school?
112 Alc Independent Study earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Eastern Carver County Public School?
Besides 112 Alc Independent Study, Eastern Carver County Public School also operates Chaska High School (1,495 students), Chanhassen High School (1,385 students), and Carver Elementary School (782 students). See the Eastern Carver County Public School district page for the complete list.
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