- Enrollment
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 271104005459
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Minnesota schools.
- #6 of 6
- high schools in Duluth · Resource Index
- 15
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+84 students YoY
Alc Independent Study grew from 128 students in 2022-23 to 212 in 2023-24 (+65.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 3.5 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+84 students YoY 271104005459 · Duluth, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
235 enr · 78.3:1 · 60.9% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (1,495 students)
Alc Independent Study grew from 128 students in 2022-23 to 212 in 2023-24 (+65.6%). Teacher FTE lost 3.5 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Alc Independent Study in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High Scho
East High School
1,495 students
- Ordean East Mi
Ordean East Middle School
1,037 students
- Denfeld High S
Denfeld High School
951 students
- Lincoln Park M
Lincoln Park Middle School
606 students
- Lester Park El 510
Lester Park Elementary
510 students
- This school 235
Alc Independent Study
235 students
What this shows Alc Independent Study reports 235 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alc Independent Study compares
Alc Independent Study is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,081
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
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.
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
District finance for Duluth Public School District reports $16,081 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,037
- 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
Nationwide high 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 (~235 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 128 (2022-23) → 212 (2023-24), up 84.
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 15/100 (lower 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 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.
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.