How do these schools compare?
| Metric | ALC Gateway to College | HIGHLAND PARK SENIOR HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| Location | SAINT PAUL, MN | SAINT PAUL, MN |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 107 | 1,392 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 36.5:1 | 25.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 64.4% | 37.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | ALC Gateway to College | HIGHLAND PARK SENIOR HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $24,161 | $24,161 |
| District | Saint Paul Public Schools | Saint Paul Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | ALC Gateway to College | HIGHLAND PARK SENIOR HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11.2% | 37.3% |
| African American | 37.4% | 21.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.6% | 21.9% |
| Asian | 13.1% | 10.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 13.1% | 7.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | ALC Gateway to College | HIGHLAND PARK SENIOR HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 232:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 100.0% | 26.5% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 8 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.