- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Paul, MN
Alc Gateway to College
Federal NCES profile for Alc Gateway to College, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273384004792
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alc Gateway to College earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #61 of 86
- schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.8:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 64.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Alc Gateway to College has class sizes larger than 93% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alc Gateway to College ranks #61 of 86 schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: Saint Paul Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273384004792 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Alc Gateway to College held near 143 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 4.4 → 7.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 273384004792 · Saint Paul, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
107 enr · 26.8:1 · 64.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Senior High (1,682 students)
Alc Gateway to College held near 143 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 4.4 → 7.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Alc Gateway to College in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Senior
Central Senior High
1,682 students
- Harding Senior
Harding Senior High
1,591 students
- Highland Park
Highland Park Senior High
1,392 students
- Johnson Senior
Johnson Senior High
1,076 students
- Capitol Hill M
Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo
1,066 students
- This school 107
Alc Gateway to College
107 students
What this shows Alc Gateway to College reports 107 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alc Gateway to College compares
Alc Gateway to College held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.8:1 | ▲ 70% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.4% | ▲ 50% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 107 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.8:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
107
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.8:1
students per teacher
- 70% above state mean
Top 93% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$21,634
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 37.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%
Asian 13.1%
Two or More 13.1%
White 11.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.6%
Largest group: African American at 37.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.2, Alc Gateway to College is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Saint Paul Public Schools reports $21,634 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alc Gateway to College Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harding Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland Park Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Johnson Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alc Gateway to College's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,591
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,392
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~107 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alc Gateway to College
How many students attend Alc Gateway to College?
Alc Gateway to College has 107 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 146 (2022-23) → 143 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alc Gateway to College?
The student-teacher ratio at Alc Gateway to College is 26.8:1, which is 70% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 71% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alc Gateway to College?
64.4% of students at Alc Gateway to College are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alc Gateway to College?
The largest demographic group at Alc Gateway to College is African American at 37.4% of enrollment, in Saint Paul, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alc Gateway to College?
Alc Gateway to College has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Alc Gateway to College rank among schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, Alc Gateway to College ranks #61 of 86 schools in Saint Paul, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Saint Paul on the city page.
What other schools are in Saint Paul Public Schools?
Besides Alc Gateway to College, Saint Paul Public Schools also operates Central Senior High (1,682 students), Harding Senior High (1,591 students), and Highland Park Senior High (1,392 students). See the Saint Paul Public Schools district page for the complete list.