- Enrollment
- 2,856
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Prior Lake, MN
Alc Independent Study
Federal NCES profile for Alc Independent Study, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 273006005462
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alc Independent Study earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #7 of 10
- public schools in Prior Lake · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 34
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Alc Independent Study ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Prior Lake, MN.
School address
District: Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273006005462 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Alc Independent Study shrank from 11 students in 2022-23 to 6 in 2023-24 (-45.5%).
Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 273006005462 · Prior Lake, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
34 enr · 27.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Prior Lake High School (2,856 students)
Alc Independent Study shrank from 11 students in 2022-23 to 6 in 2023-24 (-45.5%). Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 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
- Prior Lake Hig
Prior Lake High School
2,856 students
- Prior Lake-Sav
Prior Lake-Savage Middle School
2,025 students
- Hamilton Ridge 586
Hamilton Ridge Elementary School
586 students
- Redtail Ridge 556
Redtail Ridge Elementary School
556 students
- Glendale Eleme 522
Glendale Elementary
522 students
- This school 34
Alc Independent Study
34 students
What this shows Alc Independent Study reports 34 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alc Independent Study compares
Alc Independent Study is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.3% | ▼ 36% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 34 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
34
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
26.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,012
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Student demographics
White 47.1%
Two or More 23.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
African American 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.9%
Asian 2.9%
Largest group: White at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Alc Independent Study is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
District finance for Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools reports $13,012 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prior Lake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Prior Lake-Savage Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Hamilton Ridge Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Redtail Ridge Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Glendale Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | 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
- 2,025
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about Alc Independent Study
How many students attend Alc Independent Study?
Alc Independent Study has 34 students enrolled. It is a high school in Prior Lake, MN. CCD year-over-year: 11 (2022-23) → 6 (2023-24), down 5.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alc Independent Study?
27.3% 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 47.1% of enrollment, in Prior Lake, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alc Independent Study?
Alc Independent Study has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: chronic absenteeism. 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 public schools in Prior Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Alc Independent Study ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Prior Lake, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Prior Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools?
Besides Alc Independent Study, Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools also operates Prior Lake High School (2,856 students), Prior Lake-Savage Middle School (2,025 students), and Hamilton Ridge Elementary School (586 students). See the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools district page for the complete list.