Enrollment
26
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 272520004441
Alc Independent Study — Brooklyn Park, MN
Federal NCES profile for Alc Independent Study, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 71
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Osseo Public School District · Minnesota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Alc Independent Study reports 26 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 11.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Osseo Public School District spends $18,446 per pupil district-wide, below the Minnesota average of $21,113 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 30.9% from local sources (property taxes), 59.2% from the state, and 9.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alc Independent Study compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Minnesota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 26 | top 13% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Engagement
11.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$18,446
per pupil, district-wide
— below Minnesota avg of $21,113
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 26 Top 13% in Minnesota — larger than 87% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 272520004441
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.
Programs & staff
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 11.5%
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Osseo Public School District, which includes Alc Independent Study.
$18,446
Per student
-13%
vs Minnesota
Avg $21,113
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,453
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Enrollment
- 2,289
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Enrollment
- 2,061
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,598
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,128
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.