How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Buffalo Senior High | SWMetro Lakeside Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Buffalo, MN | Buffalo, MN |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,681 | 23 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 23.7:1 | 11.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 16.6% | 34.8% |
| 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 | Buffalo Senior High | SWMetro Lakeside Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,682 | - |
| District | Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools | Southwest Metro Intermediate School District 288 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Buffalo Senior High | SWMetro Lakeside Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85.6% | 73.9% |
| African American | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.6% | 8.7% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.2% | 8.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Buffalo Senior High | SWMetro Lakeside Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 3 | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 466:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 27.0% | 90.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 9 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.