How do these schools compare?
| Metric | ALC Independent Study | Prior Lake-Savage Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | PRIOR LAKE, MN | PRIOR LAKE, MN |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | high | middle |
| Enrollment | 34 | 2,025 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | — | 19.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 27.3% | 16.3% |
| 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 Independent Study | Prior Lake-Savage Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,067 | $14,067 |
| District | PRIOR LAKE-SAVAGE AREA SCHOOLS | PRIOR LAKE-SAVAGE AREA SCHOOLS |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | ALC Independent Study | Prior Lake-Savage Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47.1% | 75.6% |
| African American | 5.9% | 6.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.7% | 5.6% |
| Asian | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5.9% | 1.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 23.5% | 5.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | ALC Independent Study | Prior Lake-Savage Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 1012.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 26.5% | 16.2% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | — | 25 |
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.