Enrollment
26
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn Park, MN
Alc Independent Study
Federal NCES profile for Alc Independent Study, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 272520004441
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alc Independent Study earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 6
- high schools in Brooklyn Park · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Alc Independent Study ranks #1 of 6 high schools in Brooklyn Park, MN.
School address
District: Osseo Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272520004441 Verify on NCES CCD record →
What stands out at Alc Independent Study
Alc Independent Study is a small high school in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, enrolling 26 students.
Enrollment of 26 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by African American (69%) and White (12%) (diversity index 49/100).
11.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Osseo Public School District also operates Maple Grove Senior High (2,453 students) and Osseo Senior High (2,289 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 26 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Engagement
11.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,525
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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
African American 69.2%
White 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Asian 3.8%
Two or More 3.8%
Largest group: African American at 69.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, Alc Independent Study is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Osseo Public School District, which includes Alc Independent Study.
$15,525
Per student
+2%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.9%
State 59.2%
Federal 9.9%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Grove Senior High | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Osseo Senior High | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Park Center Ib World School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Maple Grove Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Osseo Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
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
- 2,453
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 2,289
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,061
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,598
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,128
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 Alc Independent Study
How many students attend Alc Independent Study?
Alc Independent Study has 26 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn Park, MN.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alc Independent Study?
The largest demographic group at Alc Independent Study is African American at 69.2% of enrollment, in Brooklyn Park, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alc Independent Study?
Alc Independent Study has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Alc Independent Study rank among high schools in Brooklyn Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Alc Independent Study ranks #1 of 6 high schools in Brooklyn Park, 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 Brooklyn Park on the city page.
Is Alc Independent Study a good school?
Alc Independent Study earns 37/100 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 Osseo Public School District?
Besides Alc Independent Study, Osseo Public School District also operates Maple Grove Senior High (2,453 students), Osseo Senior High (2,289 students), and Park Center Ib World School (2,061 students). See the Osseo Public School District district page for the complete list.
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