Enrollment
235
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Duluth, MN
Alc Independent Study
Federal NCES profile for Alc Independent Study, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 271104005459
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alc Independent Study earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Minnesota schools.
- #6 of 6
- high schools in Duluth · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 78.3:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 60.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Alc Independent Study has class sizes larger than 99% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alc Independent Study ranks #6 of 6 high schools in Duluth, MN.
School address
District: Duluth Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271104005459 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
78.3:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+396% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.9%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alc Independent Study compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alc Independent Study
Alc Independent Study is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Duluth, Minnesota, enrolling 235 students.
Class loads run heavy: 78.3:1 is larger than about 99% of Minnesota schools and 396% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 235 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 118 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #114, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Two or More (12%) (diversity index 53/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Duluth Public School District also operates East High School (1,495 students) and Ordean East Middle School (1,037 students) alongside 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 Alc Independent Study compares
Alc Independent Study on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 78.3:1 | ▲ 396% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.9% | ▲ 42% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 235 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
78.3:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
235
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
78.3:1
students per teacher
- 396% above state mean
Top 99% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,387
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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 66.0%
Two or More 11.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
African American 4.7%
Largest group: White at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.2, 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 Duluth Public School District, which includes Alc Independent Study.
$14,387
Per student
-6%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.4%
State 55.1%
Federal 14.5%
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 Alc Independent Study Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ordean East Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Denfeld High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Park Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lester Park Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to 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
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,037
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~235 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~78.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Alc Independent Study
How many students attend Alc Independent Study?
Alc Independent Study has 235 students enrolled. It is a high school in Duluth, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alc Independent Study?
The student-teacher ratio at Alc Independent Study is 78.3:1, which is 396% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 399% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alc Independent Study?
60.9% of students at Alc Independent Study are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alc Independent Study?
The largest demographic group at Alc Independent Study is White at 66.0% of enrollment, in Duluth, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alc Independent Study?
Alc Independent Study has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alc Independent Study rank among high schools in Duluth?
By Resource Investment Index, Alc Independent Study ranks #6 of 6 high schools in Duluth, 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 Duluth on the city page.
Is Alc Independent Study a good school?
Alc Independent Study earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Minnesota schools. 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 Duluth Public School District?
Besides Alc Independent Study, Duluth Public School District also operates East High School (1,495 students), Ordean East Middle School (1,037 students), and Denfeld High School (951 students). See the Duluth Public School District district page for the complete list.
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