Enrollment
34
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 273006005462
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alc Independent Study earns 25/100 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
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
Free-lunch eligible
27.3%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-36% vs state
What stands out at Alc Independent Study
Alc Independent Study is a mid-sized high school in Prior Lake, Minnesota, enrolling 34 students.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 34 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 52 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #36.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Two or More (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools spends $12,069 per pupil, 21% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools also operates Prior Lake High School (2,856 students) and Prior Lake-Savage Middle School (2,025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,069
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools, which includes Alc Independent Study.
$12,069
Per student
-21%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.6%
State 62.3%
Federal 6.1%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 2,856
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- 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
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 34 students enrolled. It is a high school in Prior Lake, MN.
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 25/100 (lower 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 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.
Is Alc Independent Study a good school?
Alc Independent Study earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 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.
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